Local Government

New data from Ipsos in the UK, taken 27th – 30th March 2026, explores attitudes towards the upcoming local elections in parts of England. Note this data is GB wide, therefore includes respondents who do not have an upcoming local election.

New Ipsos UK KnowledgePanel polling for the 2024 local and mayoral elections explores attitudes towards the most important issues to people’s vote in the upcoming local elections

The UK is facing rising demands for public services and the need to address social issues like homelessness, poverty, and mental health. However, regional disparity is a major concern, with regional imbalances ranking highest among advanced economies. Dr. Eleanor Carter, Research Director, Government Outcomes Lab, joined us to discuss how place-based policy initiatives can be improved and what policy-makers should consider to fully harness the potential of place-based policy making.

Public expect Labour to gain seats and Conservatives to lose seats in the local elections according to a new Ipsos Political Pulse poll.

According to the new Ipsos research for the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) , there remains some confusion over the type of ID accepted at polling stations.

A new report by Ipsos Trends & Foresight for the Local Government Association suggests some new issues local government leaders might face in five years' time.

Ahead of Thursday's elections, what issues are Britons basing their vote on and what do people expect to happen?

4 in 10 (39%) Britons say affordable decent housing needs to be improved ahead of the local elections on 5th May.

A new online poll conducted by Ipsos on behalf of London Councils has found that the cost of living is now the most important issue facing London.