Local and mayoral elections 2024
On Thursday 2 May, voters across England and Wales will head to the polls in a major set of mayoral and local elections.
Six things to look out for in the May 2024 local and mayoral elections
These elections will be the last major test of public opinion before the coming general election – but are important in their own right. Our devolution team identify six things they will be watching for as the results come in.
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Local elections 2024: Mayor of East Midlands
The East Midlands will elect its first mayor on 2 May 2024.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of Greater Manchester
Incumbent Labour mayor Andy Burnham is standing for the third time in May's mayoral elections.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of Liverpool City Region
Voters in Liverpool and five neighbouring boroughs are preparing to elect the mayor of Liverpool City Region.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of the North East
How will the first mayor of the North East be elected? Who are the candidates?
Local elections 2024: Mayor of South Yorkshire
On 2 May 2024, voters in South Yorkshire elect their metro mayor.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of Tees Valley
The third election to the post of Mayor of Tees Valley will take place on 2 May 2024.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of the West Midlands
On 2 May 2024, voters in Birmingham and six neighbouring local areas will vote to elect the mayor of the West Midlands.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of West Yorkshire
On 2 May 2024, voters in West Yorkshire vote to elect their metro mayor.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of York and North Yorkshire
Who are the candidates for York and North Yorkshire mayor? What powers will the new mayor hold?
Metro mayors and the 2024 mayoral elections
Voting will take place for 10 metro mayors across England. How will this process work?
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Local elections 2024: Mayor of London
Sadiq Khan is standing for mayor of London for the third time. Who are the other mayoral candidates? How does devolution to London work?
Local elections 2024: the London Assembly
What does the London Assembly do and how are its members elected?
Does London need a new devolution deal?
As the May 2024 mayoral elections approach, this IfG event will explore whether more powers should be devolved to London.
Local government elections
Local elections 2024: District, borough and unitary councils
On 2 May voters across England will elect more than 2,500 councillors
Local government
The local government system varies in many ways between the four nations of the UK. We explain the structure and political balance in each nation.
Local government funding in England
How local government is funded in England and how it has changed since 2010.
Other elections
Local elections 2024: Police and crime commissioners
On 2 May 2024, elections are taking place for 37 police and crime commissioners (PCCs).
Police accountability
Several recent high-profile scandals have brought into focus the need for strengthened police accountability.
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