Oxfordshire County Council is among 18 authorities which have asked to postpone elections ahead of a major reorganisation of local government.

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17 councils join Oxfordshire in request to delay local elections for shake-up

Local government minister Jim McMahon said there would be a "high bar" for postponing votes.

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Local government shake-up sees 18 councils request election delays

The Government has received requests from 16 counties and two unitary authorities.

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Full list of councils 'denying democracy' by asking to postpone May elections

Local government minister Jim McMahon said a decision will be made ‘as soon as possible’.

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18 councils make requests to postpone elections ahead of reorganisation

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17 councils join Oxfordshire in request to delay local elections for shake-up

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