Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Friday, 2 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 January 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Monday, 12 January 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Local Government: Reorganisation
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with refence to his Department's oral statement of 18 December 2025 on Local Government Reorganisation, Official Report col 1130, what plans he has to ensure that councillors whose democratic mandates have expired are accountable to the electorate if their elections are cancelled again.
- Answer
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In the event of a delay to a local election, provision to extend existing councillors’ terms of office would be made so that they retain their legal powers and responsibilities. Existing councillors have all been elected so have a democratic mandate. This is in line with previous postponements of local election.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 102387
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
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Local Government Reorganisation
Thursday, 18 December 2025
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
- Subjects
- Councillors Elections Local government Reorganisation
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