Written question asked by Lord Pack (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 November 2025. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Local Government: Elections
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that there is sufficient legal certainty about who is eligible to stand as a candidate in postponed local elections.
- Answer
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Legislation that postpones a council’s elections does not alter the statutory requirements for candidacy; the only adjustment is that the relevant period runs up to the rescheduled election date rather than the original date.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL11816
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Candidates Elections Eligibility Local government
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- 2025-11-20 17:15:20 +0000
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