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Just announced: this year's local elections in East Sussex, West Sussex, Essex, Thurrock, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Norfolk, Suffolk and Surrey will be postponed until 2026 to allow for reorganisation in these areas.
BBC NewsCouncil shake-up sees elections delayed in nine areasAngela Rayner says the reorganisation marks a generational power shift but the Tories say it is a "worrying day".
These councils contain 599 councillors, reducing the number of councillors due to be elected on 1 May by 26.6%.
The government have also announced new devolution proposals will be pursued in six areas of England, with the intention of holding mayoral elections next year.
Full statement on devolution and reorganisation by Jim McMahon: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2025-02-05/hcws418