Local Government: Elections

(asked on 2nd February 2026) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask His Majesty's Government what account they took of the Nolan principles in the decision to provide for the postponement of some local elections in 2026, in particular the principles of (1) accountability, and (2) selflessness.


Answered by
Baroness Taylor of Stevenage Portrait
Baroness Taylor of Stevenage
Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
This question was answered on 26th February 2026

On 23 February, the Secretary of State provided an update to the House on local elections: written statement HLWS1367 (attached).

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