English councils seek May election delays amid local government shake-up
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Around a third of eligible English councils have asked to postpone May elections as the government reshapes local government into unitary authorities; 21 councils filed delay requests by the Thursday deadline, 34 will proceed, and eight have not yet decided, with ministers expected to rule soon. The reform could shorten terms for some councillors and has sparked cross-party criticism over delaying democracy.
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- Essex County Council will not be calling for the postponement of elections Essex County Council
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