In order to examine the possibilities outlined in a significant reform of local government that was revealed in December, at least 12 of the 21 county councils that are scheduled to hold elections in May are prepared to request that ministers postpone the polls.
Areas have until Friday to express interest in the first round of devolution ideas, according to the administration.
Millions of voters would be “deprived of their local democracy,” however, if elections were postponed, according to the District Councils Network, which advocates for smaller local governments.
No decisions have been made, according to the administration.
In May, there will be elections for certain unitary authorities, some regional mayors, and 21 county council areas in England.
