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ELECTIONS

Government U-turns on elections delays

The Government has withdrawn its decision to postpone local elections in 30 areas.

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By Martin Ford | 16 February 2026
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The Government has withdrawn its decision to postpone local elections in 30 areas.

It means elections will go ahead in May in all areas originally scheduled.

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