questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, given the cancellation of Greater Essex’s mayoral election, can the minister confirm that the lower-tier authorities in Essex, including Basildon Council, will have 2026 elections as scheduled.
answerText: On 2026 elections, I refer the Hon. Gentleman to my answer to Question UIN 94417 of 24 November. Our answer remains that local elections will go ahead unless there is strong justification otherwise. The Government announced on 4 December that we are minde...
heading: Elections: Essex