More than 20 England council elections likely to be delayed until 2027
About a third of eligible English councils have requested postponement of May elections amid local government reorganisation, potentially delaying votes until 2027.
Twenty one English councils ask for election delays
About a third of eligible English councils have requested postponement of May elections due to concerns about delivering polls during local government reorganisation.
Local elections face further delays as councils struggle to reorganise in time
Local elections in up to 63 council areas may be postponed to 2027 due to capacity constraints during council reorganisations into unitary authorities.
English democracy relies on local councillors. So why are so many facing the axe? | Polly Toynbee
England plans major council reorganisations that could cut local councillors by up to 90%, merging districts into large unitary authorities and risking reduced democratic engagement.