# The Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2026 (revoked)

S.I. 2026/96 · made 3 February 2026 · revised to 27 February 2026

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PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/local-authorities-changes-to-years-of-ordinary-elections-england-order-2026-revoked/pdf/uksi_20260096_en.pdf; UK Explanatory Memorandum https://openlegislation.uk/local-authorities-changes-to-years-of-ordinary-elections-england-order-2026-revoked/pdf/uksiem_20260096_en_001.pdf

## Introductory text

LOCAL GOVERNMENT, ENGLAND
Made 3rd February 2026
Laid before Parliament 5th February 2026
Coming into force 27th February 2026
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## 1 Citation, commencement, extent and interpretation

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## 2 Changes to the years of ordinary elections for specified local authorities

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## 3 Retirement of councillors of specified local authorities

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## 4 Consequential modifications: existing casual vacancies

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## 5 Consequential amendments

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## Signature

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## Specified local authorities

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## Explanatory note

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/96 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-authorities-changes-to-years-of-ordinary-elections-england-order-2026-revoked
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