ELECTIONS

Questions over elections delay

Delayed elections to councils set for reorganisation could still take place ahead of the formation of new authorities.

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By Martin Ford | 14 February 2025
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Delayed elections to councils set for reorganisation could still take place ahead of the formation of new authorities.

Polls due to take place this May have been pushed back to 2026 for Essex, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Norfolk, Suffolk and Thurrock, due to their inclusion in the devolution priority programme.

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