Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 June 2026. It was answered by Samantha Dixon (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Polling Stations: Pilot Schemes
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department plans to pilot mobile polling stations in the May 2027 local elections.
- Answer
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The Government is committed to encouraging greater participation in democracy and is exploring ways to make voting in person more efficient, more convenient, and better aligned with the expectations of today’s electors.
We are currently considering options for future electoral pilots, including potential flexible voting approaches, as part of this wider work. Discussions are ongoing, and we will set out further details in due course.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 8094
- Session
- 2026-27
- Related items
- Subjects
- Pilot schemes Polling stations
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- 2026-07-13 13:24:00 +0100
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