Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Thursday, 22 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 January 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Thursday, 29 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, how many councillors’ terms will be extended as a result of the postponement of the elections in May 2026.
- Answer
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There are approximately 650 councillors whose terms will be extended as a result of local election postponements. This does not take into account any by-elections. The exact length of the term of the office will vary, including depending on the election cycle in each local authority and whether elections in 2025 were postponed.
In areas with two-tier local government, there is money wasted on duplication and it is confusing about who does what and who is responsible. Through local government reorganisation, we will remove the patchwork of local elections and voters will be able to cast their ballot in a single set of local elections where one council is responsible for all local services.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 107956
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Councillors Elections Local government
- Contains statistics
- Yes
- Link
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- 2026-01-29 17:41:10 +0000
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