More than 20 England council elections likely to be delayed until 2027
Third of councils affected by overhaul from two-tier to unitary authorities ask for postponementAbout a third of eligible councils in England have asked to postpone their elections in May, saying they are unable to deliver them effectively during an overhaul of local government.The requested...
<p>Third of councils affected by overhaul from two-tier to unitary authorities ask for postponement</p><p>About a third of eligible councils in England have asked to postpone their elections in May, saying they are unable to deliver them effectively during an overhaul of local government.</p><p>The requested postponements have sparked unrest and fierce criticism in some councils, with police being called to a council meeting in Redditch this week after insults were traded and members of the public decried a delay as “arrogant”.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jan/15/more-than-20-england-council-elections-likely-to-be-delayed-until-2027">Continue reading...</a>
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