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UK scraps Hertfordshire unitary overhaul, backs elected mayor in 2028

By Drooid · Oct 31, 2026 · How we work

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UK government paused its plan to replace Hertfordshire councils with unitary authorities.
Chancellor John Healey announced a directly elected mayor for Hertfordshire who will control transport, housing and infrastructure.
May 2028 is the expected date for the mayoral election.
£2 million of transition funding will be paid to Hertfordshire in November.
Existing Hertfordshire council elections will be held in May 2027 under current boundaries.

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UK government paused its plan to replace Hertfordshire councils with unitary authorities.
Chancellor John Healey announced a directly elected mayor for Hertfordshire who will control transport, housing and infrastructure.
May 2028 is the expected date for the mayoral election.
£2 million of transition funding will be paid to Hertfordshire in November.
Existing Hertfordshire council elections will be held in May 2027 under current boundaries.