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Elections to West Sussex County Council
P003155 - 07 January 2026
Presentations: 1
Presenters: 1
At a Glance
This petition concerning elections to west sussex county council was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.
Issue Summary
The petition is about the potential delay of elections for West Sussex County Council, which would extend sitting councillors' terms from four years to six years, undermining democratic principles.
Action Requested
The House of Commons is urged to reject any request from West Sussex County Council to postpone its election and ensure that the election proceeds as planned in May 2026.
Key Facts
- Elections for West Sussex County Council are scheduled for May 2026.
- Delaying the elections would result in councillors serving six-year terms instead of four.
- The petition is accompanied by an online version.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
07 January 2026
Alison Bennett
Lib Dem
Mid Sussex
This petition is accompanied by an online petition. It calls for elections to West Sussex county council to go ahead this year. Were those elections not to go ahead, sitting councillors would serve for six years rather than the usual four, which makes a mockery of our democracy.
The petition states:
“The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to reject any request from West Sussex County Council to delay its election, enabling the election to go ahead as planned in May 2026.”
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