Stop the cancellation of Local Elections to help uphold democracy

Closed 3,847 signatures

What the petition asks

The Government must reinstate all cancelled local elections now. Local communities need fair, timely elections, not political decisions made behind closed doors. We believe cancelling democratic votes without a national emergency is dangerous and undermines trust.

We believe cancelling local elections is an unacceptable assault on democratic norms. There is no national emergency to justify suspending the public’s right to vote, and doing so sets a dangerous precedent that weakens accountability and concentrates power. Communities deserve timely, transparent elections. The Government must restore all local elections immediately and uphold the democratic standards this country is built on.

Timeline

19 Dec 2025	Petition opened for signatures
19 Jun 2026	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 3,847

Status Closed

Department Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government

Opened 19 Dec 2025

Closed 19 Jun 2026

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