questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many councillors’ terms will be extended as a result of the postponement of the elections in May 2026.
answerText: There are approximately 650 councillors whose terms will be extended as a result of local election postponements. This does not take into account any by-elections. The exact length of the term of the office will vary, including depending on the election c...
heading: Local Government: Elections