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Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 November 2025. It was answered by Samantha Dixon (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 January 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Elections: Tower Hamlets

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will publish the submission for a May 2026 election pilot from the London Borough of Tower Hamlets; and whether the Best Value Envoys were consulted on or have reviewed that application.

Answer

We are currently reviewing applications from local authorities wishing to pilot at the May 2026 elections and we will share further details in due course. An application from the London Borough of Tower Hamlets is not being considered.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
88280
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Elections Pilot schemes Tower Hamlets
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk