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flag UK postpones local elections in nine areas until 2026 to allow for council restructuring.

flag The UK government has postponed local elections in nine council areas until May 2026 to accommodate restructuring into single "unitary" authorities. flag The move, announced by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, aims to avoid elections for bodies that may not exist post-restructuring. flag Critics, including Nigel Farage and the Liberal Democrats, argue the delay centralizes power and denies voters a say. flag Seven new potential devolution areas are also being considered for mayoral elections in 2026.

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