Full list of councils that are postponing their local elections

29 local councils will have their local elections delayed, including West Sussex (Picture: Getty Images)

Millions of people will not vote in local elections as planned this year, after 29 councils were allowed to postpone.

The move comes amid Sir Keir Starmer’s rejigging of local government, which aims to ‘streamline’ the system and prevent duplication of roles.

It’s expected the areas that were successful in securing a postponement will instead vote in May 2027.

Housing Secretary Steve Reed said...