Why there are no elections for these Lancashire councils in 2026 - and never will be again
Lancashire's 15 councils will be abolished in 2028 and replaced with new unitary authorities, with elections to the new bodies scheduled for 2027. The current councils will continue to operate until 2028, with some holding elections in 2026.
Lancashire's 15 councils operate on different electoral cycles, with seven electing in thirds and eight holding 'all-out' elections every four years. The councils are set to be abolished on March 31, 2028, and replaced with new unitary authorities. Elections to the new 'shadow' authorities will be held in May 2027. The new authorities will cover larger areas and take over services currently managed by district councils and Lancashire County Council. The change will end the current 'two-tier' system, with the new councils responsible for services including social care, highways, and education. The government previously considered cancelling the 2026 elections but ultimately decided to proceed with them.
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