A REQUEST has been submitted by Reform UK councillors for an extraordinary meeting of Thurrock Council to be held in the new year, when councillors would get to speak, debate and possibly vote on the government’s invitation for the council to apply for next May’s local council elections to be postponed.
Thurrock Reform group leader Cllr Alex Anderson said: “Last year Labour ‘postponed’ local elections across the country, including here in Thurrock.
“At the time, they told us this wouldn’t be for more than 12 months. Government are now breaking this promise and are asking Thurrock Council if it wishes to cancel elections for a second year on the bounce.
“The significance of this decision can’t be understated and it’s why Thurrock Reform have submitted a request to the mayor for an extraordinary full council. This issue must be discussed, debated, and voted on by all councillors.
“Reform’s position is clear – let the people vote!”
