Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 January 2026 (named day). It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Monday, 26 January 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Local Government: Elections
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when he plans to lay Statutory Instruments for councils whose elections will be postponed.
- Answer
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The Secretary of State announced his decisions to the House on 22 January. We plan to bring forward legislation to postpone Thurrock Council’s 2026 elections.
In reaching his decisions, the Secretary of State carefully considered all the representations made.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 107658
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Elections Local government Statutory instruments
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- 2026-01-26 15:02:35 +0000
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