Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Monday, 1 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 June 2026. It was answered by Nesil Caliskan (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Mayors: Elections

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the written statement of 4 December 2025, HCWS1128, on Devolution Priority Programme, whether Ministers had discussions with Morgan McSweeney on cancelling 2026 mayoral elections.

Answer: On 4 December, the Government announced that it will hold inaugural mayoral elections for the four Devolution Priority Programme places that are also undertaking local government reorganisation in May 2028, so that areas can complete the reorganisation process before Mayors take office. These elections were not cancelled: their timing was always subject to the laying of legislation to establish Mayoral Strategic Authorities, which would set the timetable for their elections.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 5338
Session: 2026-27
Related items: Devolution Priority Programme
Thursday, 4 December 2025
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects: Elections Mayors McSweeney, Morgan
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk