Postponed elections 

Essex County Council

On Thursday 4 December 2025, the Government announced that the Greater Essex Mayoral election, originally planned for May 2026, would be postponed until May 2028. 

The delay is intended to allow more time for councils to establish new Mayoral Strategic Authorities and work together before the first mayoral elections. This announcement does not impact local elections to Essex County Council and Colchester City Council due to take place on the 7 May 2026.