Written questions

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...