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Written question asked by Lord Jamieson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 June 2026. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Labour) on Thursday, 4 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Local Government: Elections

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government which councils and combined authorities will have elections in May 2027; and which will have their scheduled elections cancelled as a consequence of unitary restructuring.

Answer

The Government remains committed to the indicative timetable for local government reorganisation set out in July 2025, with elections to the new councils scheduled for May 2027. These will replace local elections for any existing councils in those areas.

The two Combined Authorities of Cumbria and Cheshire & Warrington will also hold inaugural mayoral elections in May 2027, to align with the majority of other local elections taking place.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL325
Session
2026-27
Related items
Local Government: Elections
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Elections Local government Reorganisation
Link
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