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There are four types of mayor in England. The type of mayor or mayors you have depends on where you live.

In London, the Mayor sets the vision for the city. Find out more about the Mayor of London.

In some areas, there is a combined authority, where a group of local councils work together on issues that affect the whole area, such as transport and housing. Combined authorities are led by an elected mayor.

There are also local authority mayors, who are elected to lead the local council in one area.

Finally, there are mayors who take on a ceremonial role. These mayors are not elected, and do not have a political role. They often represent the council at special occasions and charity events.

Who can vote in these elections

If you are eligible to vote and are registered in an area that has an elected mayor, you can vote in mayoral elections.

Check if you’re eligible to vote

Mayoral elections take place at different times, depending on where you live.

Mayoral elections use first-past-the-post. The ballot paper will list the candidates for mayor.

You will only be able to vote for one candidate, by putting a cross [X] in the box next to your choice.

Areas with mayors

There are combined authority mayors for:

  • Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority
  • Greater Manchester Combined Authority
  • Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
  • North East Combined Authority
  • North Yorkshire and York Combined Authority
  • South Yorkshire Combined Authority
  • Tees Valley Combined Authority 
  • West of England Combined Authority 
  • West Midlands Combined Authority
  • West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Find out more about the Mayor of London.

There local authority mayors for:

  • Bedford Borough Council
  • Bristol City Council
  • Copeland Borough Council
  • Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council
  • Hackney London Borough Council
  • Leicester City Council
  • Lewisham City Council
  • Liverpool City Council
  • Mansfield District Council
  • Middlesbrough Borough Council
  • Newham London Borough Council
  • North Tyneside Council
  • Salford City Council
  • Tower Hamlets Borough Council
  • Watford Borough Council

Looking for the candidates standing in your area? Enter your postcode to view a list. Your candidates will be available a few weeks before polling day.

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