Local Government: Elections
Commons · Question 109956 · Tabled 30 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by James McMurdock
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 22 January to Question 107950 on Local Government: Elections, what will be the length of term of Thurrock councillors elected in 2022.
Answer
Answered by Alison McGovern, 4 Feb 2026
In areas where elections are postponed, existing councillors will have their term of office extended for a short period to smooth the transition to new unitary councils. We expect elections then to take place at the earliest opportunity in 2027 to the new...