Local Government: Elections
Commons · Question 103095 · Tabled 5 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 8 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Zöe Franklin
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether district elections in one area can go ahead if another district in the reorganisation area has requested postponement due to capacity issues in areas in which Mayoral ele
Answer
Answered by Alison McGovern, 8 Jan 2026
The Secretary of State will take his decision on whether or not to postpone a council’s elections having regard to any views provided by councils, together with any other representations received. The Secretary of State will consider the position of each...