New mayoral elections to be delayed in four areas of England

BBC NewsThursday, December 4, 2025 at 4:14:32 PM
New mayoral elections to be delayed in four areas of England
  • New mayoral elections in Greater Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Hampshire and the Solent, and Sussex and Brighton have been postponed until 2028, delaying the establishment of new mayoralties in these regions.
  • This delay may impact local governance and political representation, as communities will have to wait longer for elected leadership, potentially affecting decision-making and regional development.
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