Local elections in nine councils across England are postponed by one year as part of government devolution efforts. Angela Rayner, the communities secretary, stated that it's impractical to hold elections for bodies that will be reorganized. The decision has been met with criticism from the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats. The delay affects councils aiming for elected mayors, with new elections scheduled for May 2026. The government emphasizes the aim of delivering local governance reforms and avoiding wasteful election costs.
The government has agreed to postpone elections in areas that won't have elected bodies to avoid an expensive and irresponsible waste of taxpayers' money.
These local government reforms aim to introduce six elected mayors, streamlining governance and driving transformative changes in those areas.
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