Half of England’s county councils due to hold elections could ask for delay – reports

At least 12 councils may request postponement of May elections amid government devolution plans

Half of the county councils due to have elections in England this spring could ask to have them postponed.

Local elections are due to take place in 21 county council areas in England in May, but at least 12 of them are poised to ask ministers for a delay, the BBC and the Times reported.