The Labour government have abandoned plans to postpone local council elections that would have impacted 4.6 million people.
Steve Reed, secretary of state for communities, housing and local government wrote to chief executives from the 30 local authorities to say the government have decided to abandon plans to postpone elections due to “new legal advice”.
This U-turn is a victory for local campaigners that have called on the government to reverse this decision and potentially for Reform UK who are polling well in many of the areas.
The latest announcement does not change mayoral elections. Greater Essex, Sussex and Brighton, Hampshire and the Solent, and Norfolk and Suffolk mayoral contests remain postponed.
Key dates for voters
Monday 20 April: Register to vote
Tuesday 21 April: Deadline to vote by postal vote or proxy vote
Tuesday 28 April: If selected, deadline to submit who is your proxy vote
Tuesday 28 April: Deadline to apply for free photo voter ID
Thursday 7 May: Polling day
Visit Electoral Commission’s website to confirm registration to vote and apply for photo voter ID.
In the interim, the advocacy team will provide commentary and analysis on the key issues that will dominate local elections. We want to equip Christians to engage in these elections in a biblical and confident way.
Resources to help your engagement
Thinking faithfully about politics
Our latest research offers a snapshot of how evangelicals think and act as they engage in politics
Have your say on a £20 million fund in your community
The expanded Pride in Place scheme is an opportunity for Christians and government to work together to develop local communities
