Wakefield Council has confirmed that its local elections will go ahead as planned in 2026, despite a growing number of councils across England seeking to delay their own polls.
In a statement issued by the local authority, the council said voters across the district will head to the polls on May 7, as originally scheduled. The election will be an “all-out” contest, meaning every council seat will be up for election.
The confirmation comes amid widespread changes to local government structures being proposed by the UK government. As a result, 28 local authorities have so far requested permission to postpone their May elections. These delays could affect more than 2.5 million eligible voters nationwide.
Many of the councils seeking postponements have argued that holding elections during a period of major structural reform would be disruptive and confusing for voters.
However, Wakefield Council said it is confident it can proceed with the election timetable without disruption.
By sticking to the original schedule, Wakefield becomes one of the councils choosing continuity and certainty for residents, ensuring they retain the opportunity to vote for their local representatives as planned.
The council said further details on voter registration, polling stations and election arrangements will be made available to the public closer to the election date.
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