Life in the UK test practice question · Government and law
In England, when are most council elections held?
Answer options
- On the last Friday in June
- On the first Thursday in MayCorrect
- On the first Monday in September
- On 1 January
Answer: On the first Thursday in May
Council elections take place on the first Thursday in May. Some councils elect all their councillors every four years, others elect a third or a half at a time.
Checked 8 November 2026