LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS 2026

January 13, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Approved View on council website

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Summary

...the local elections in Newcastle-under-Lyme will proceed as planned in May 2026, despite an invitation from the Minister for Local Government & Homelessness to seek postponement.

Full council record
Content

(i)             
That the receipt of a letter from the Minister for
Local Government & Homelessness in respect of the invitation
for Councils to seek postponement of local authority elections in
May 2026, be noted;

 
(ii)            
That it be agreed that elections to
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council will proceed as planned in May
2026;
 
(iii)          
That it be noted that the Leader and Chief Executive
will confirm to the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local
Government by 15th January 2026 that there is no change
to the planned elections for May 2026.
 

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 1.00 pm on January 13, 2026

Supporting Documents

260113 Local Elections Final.pdf
260113 Local Elections Appendix 1 - Letters to Leaders.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date13 Jan 2026