Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Monday, 10 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 November 2025. It was answered by Jeremy Wright (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 November 2025 on behalf of the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission.
Local Government: Reorganisation
- Question
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To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what information the Speaker's Committee holds on whether the Electoral Commission has held discussions with the Government on the length of time councillors will have remained in post during the process of unitary local government restructuring.
- Answer
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The Electoral Commission has had discussions with MHCLG officials about the proposals for local government reorganisation and the implications for elections.
The Commission has said that delaying elections for more than one year can affect the legitimacy of local decision making and risks damaging public confidence. Scheduled polls should only be postponed in exceptional circumstances when no alternative options are available.
The Commission understands the Government is working with councils on their reorganisation plans, and in the meantime, continues to support the electoral community as it prepares for the scheduled polls next May.
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- 88726
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Subjects
- Councillors Electoral Commission Local government Reorganisation
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