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Local elections 2024: Mayor of South Yorkshire
On 2 May 202, voters in South Yorkshire elected their metro mayor.
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 York and North Yorkshire
How was first mayor of York and North Yorkshire elected? What new powers does the new mayor hold?
Local elections 2024: Mayor of East Midlands
The East Midlands elected its first mayor on 2 May 2024.
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: Police and crime commissioners
On 2 May 2024, elections took place for 37 police and crime commissioners (PCCs).
Local elections 2024: Mayor of the North East
How was first mayor of the North East elected?
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: Mayor of West Yorkshire
On 2 May 2024, voters in West Yorkshire vote to elect their metro mayor.
Local elections 2024: the London Assembly
What does the London Assembly do and how are its members elected?