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More than 20 England council elections likely to be delayed until 2027

todayJanuary 15, 2026

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Third of councils affected by overhaul from two-tier to unitary authorities ask for postponement

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.

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”.

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Source: www.theguardian.com

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