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Calls to refund costs of postponed elections

Calls have been made to reimburse councils for money spent preparing for postponed mayoral elections.

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By Martin Ford | 04 December 2025
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Calls have been made to reimburse councils for money spent preparing for postponed mayoral elections.

The Government has announced that it is ‘minded to' postpone the election of mayors due to take place in 2026 in four areas.

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