If there is more than one candidate standing validly nominated after the deadline for withdrawals, there will be a poll.1
If, however, after the deadline for withdrawals there is only one validly nominated candidate, that candidate is declared to be elected.2
In this case, the Returning Officer will declare that candidate to be elected as mayor as soon as possible and will give public notice of this.
Even if the election is uncontested, elected candidates must still make a declaration as to their election spending. You can find more information about submitting spending returns and taking up office in our guidance.