Last month, the government said some 63 council areas could postpone elections until 2027 after some told ministers they lack the capacity to reorganise in time
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Last month, the government said some 63 council areas could postpone elections until 2027 after some told ministers they lack the capacity to reorganise in time
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Dozens of the 136 council elections due to be held this year will now be delayed until 2027
Third of councils affected by overhaul from two-tier to unitary authorities ask for postponement
Labour announced plans to postpone elections in order to address ‘capacity’ issues in areas undergoing restructure
Check if your council has requested to delay May’s local elections
Opposition parties say Labour is ‘scared of voters’ but government says merging authorities have voiced concerns
It is the largest set of local elections in England for three years
