MHCLG Elections announcement - Response Statement

Cllr Richard Henry, Leader of Stevenage Borough Council said,

“Stevenage Borough Council is reviewing the Local Government Reorganisation update provided by MHCLG on Thursday 18 December 2025.

“The council will carefully consider the announcement and will make all decisions transparently. We will use the guiding principles of protecting local services, ensuring prudent use of taxpayers’ money, and delivering the best possible outcomes for Stevenage residents.

“We will engage with other councils in Hertfordshire because we are managing our transition as a group of councils, and not every council has annual elections like Stevenage.

“Residents will be kept informed as the process progresses. In the meantime, please reach out to your local councillors with any immediate concerns or questions.”