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Leader of Eastbourne Borough Council: County council wrong to 'postpone elections'

Summary by Sussex Express

Local government reorganisation may not be top of mind for most residents this year, but it’s a pressing issue for leaders of local councils across the UK. The government recently published a White Paper outlining their plans to devolve powers and reorganise local government. Their vision includes creating new unitary and strategic authorities across the country, ideally with a regional Mayor, and abolishing district and borough councils.

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BBC News

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Surrey county council to discuss postponing elections over reform

Local elections due to be held this summer could happen in 2026 to allow time for reform proposals.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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Bishop's Stortford Independent

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Essex County Council under fire over proposals to cancel May’s elections

The sitting Tory administration could be in charge for up to seven years without facing the electorate amid local government reorganisation.

3 months ago

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Sussex Express

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Leader of Eastbourne Borough Council: County council wrong to 'postpone elections'

3 months ago·Lewes, United Kingdom

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radiojackie.com

Surrey County Council will hold a meeting later to discuss its application to postpone May's local elections.

The authority wants them moved to 2026 to give it time to deal with the Government’s plans for devolution. The leaders of Surrey’s 11 district and borough councils say they will oppose any request for postponement if submitted. Under devolution proposals, these councils could be abolished and replaced with fewer authorities or even a single one. Statement from the Leaders of Surrey’s District & Borough Councils. “The Leaders of the 11 Surrey Di…

3 months ago

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broxbourne.gov.uk

Have your say on the shared Vision for North East and Central Hertfordshire – Borough of Broxbourne Council

Broxbourne Council is working with East Herts District Council, North Hertfordshire District Council, Stevenage Borough Council, Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council and Hertfordshire County Council to plan for the longer-term sustainable growth of North East and Central Hertfordshire.

3 months ago

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