The cancellation has been confirmed for the second year in a row, sparking strong criticism and claims of undemocratic decision-making. The government has confirmed the cancellation of West Sussex County Council elections for the second year running. Councils such as Horsham District have confirmed that they have the capacity for local elections to go ahead - and they're the ones that actually run them. Mr Milne criticised what he called an emerging alliance between the Labour government and the Conservatives to deny residents the right to vote. He said: "It's deeply concerning that the Labour government seems to be teaming up with the Conservatives to take away the right to vote from local residents.