House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Local Government Reorganisation
23 February 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Proposed by Steve Reed Lab Co-op Streatham and Croydon North
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At a glance
Key points
- The decision has been made to proceed with local council elections in May 2026 for thirty postponed councils.
- Up to 63 million in additional capacity funding will be provided to twenty-one areas undergoing reorganisation.
- This funding builds on an existing support of 7.6 million for these areas.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the decision to proceed with local council elections in May 2026 for 30 postponed councils following legal advice and urgent reconsideration.
Action requested
All local council elections in May 2026 will go ahead as planned. Up to £63m in additional capacity funding will be provided to the 21 areas undergoing reorganisation, building on previous support of £7.6m.
Key facts
- The Government withdrew a decision to postpone council elections for 30 local councils due to legal advice.
- Elections are set to proceed in May 2026 after urgent reconsideration.
- Up to £63m in additional capacity funding will be provided to the 21 areas undergoing reorganisation.
- £7.6m was previously allocated for developing proposals last year.
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