Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Jim McMahon (Labour) on Monday, 14 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Local Government: By-elections
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what is the planned date for future local government by-elections for district and county councils.
- Answer
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District and county council by-elections are held to fill casual vacancies arising between ordinary elections. The timing of such elections depends on when a vacancy arises and is governed by section 89 of the Local Government Act 1972 and associated legislation.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 21261
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- By-elections Local government
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- 2026-09-14 19:32:50 +0100
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