Devolution to England
We evaluate devolution to England’s cities and regions, and make the case for a more coherent approach to English subnational government.
Local and mayoral elections 2024
On Thursday 2 May, voters across England and Wales headed to the polls in a major set of mayoral and local elections. Keep up with our latest content, events and analysis on why these elections matter and the results.
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Trailblazer devolution deals
What are trailblazer devolution deals and what powers will they devolve to combined authorities?
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.
English devolution
What is the history of English devolution? How much of England has devolution? Which powers are devolved?
Local elections 2024: Police and crime commissioners
On 2 May 2024, elections took place for 37 police and crime commissioners (PCCs).
Devolution to city regions
Local elections 2024: Mayor of London
On 2 May 2024, Sadiq Khan was elected mayor of London with 44% of the vote.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of Greater Manchester
On 2 May 2024, Andy Burnham was elected for the third time as mayor of Greater Manchester
Local elections 2024: Mayor of Liverpool City Region
Voters in Liverpool and five neighbouring boroughs will elect the mayor of Liverpool City Region.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of the West Midlands
On 2 May 2024, voters in Birmingham and six neighbouring local areas elected Richard Parker as the mayor of the West Midlands.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of West Yorkshire
On 2 May 2024, voters elected Tracy Brabin as Mayor of West Yorkshire
Local elections 2024: Mayor of South Yorkshire
On 2 May 2024, voters in South Yorkshire elected their metro mayor.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of Tees Valley
The third election to the post of mayor of Tees Valley took place on 2 May 2024.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of East Midlands
The East Midlands elected its first mayor on 2 May 2024.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of York and North Yorkshire
How was first mayor of York and North Yorkshire elected? What new powers does the new mayor hold?
Local and mayoral elections 2024: Why they matter and what to look out for
Sir John Curtice and Sarah Calkin joined IfG experts to discuss what is at stake and what to expect in the elections on 2 May.
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