21/12/2022

NI Council Election Moved Over Clash With Coronation

The date Northern Ireland's next council election is to be moved t0 18 May 2023, due to it clashing with the coronation of King Charles III.

The election has been planned to be held on Thursday 04 May, however with the coronation planned for Saturday 06 May, Northern Ireland Office Minister, Steve Baker, has told council's that the date of the election has now been moved so as not to "impede the smooth running of the election and cause difficulties for staff involved".




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