THE government has confirmed that the elections scheduled for 7 May 2026 will go ahead as planned.

Epping Forest District Council has received a response from the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities, and Local Government on 22 January 2026 regarding the decision on the postponement of local elections scheduled for May 2026.

The letter confirms that local elections for Epping Forest District Council in May 2026 will go ahead as planned.

The letter in full is below.

https://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/app/uploads/2026/01/Letter-for-Council-Leaders.pdf