"The first mayor of Croydon was elected in 2022. It was a close-fought contest, with the Conservatives beating Labour by 589 votes. Jason Perry, the Conservative candidate, was elected as mayor of Croydon."
"In October 2021, voters in Croydon approved the switch to a mayoral system in a referendum. 80.4% voted to replace the leader-and-cabinet system, where the leader of the council is chosen by the majority party or a coalition of parties."
"An elected mayor by contrast has significant powers in their borough. The mayor is the political leader of the council and they appoint a cabinet made up of elected councillors who are given specific portfolios such as finance, community safety and children's services."
"All 32 of London's boroughs have a mayor, but in most cases their duties are ceremonial. They wear a chain and municipal robes - the position is largely honorary and they have little power."
The mayoral election in Croydon will take place on May 7, 2026, alongside the election for Croydon Council. Eight candidates are running for mayor, including representatives from various political parties and independent candidates. The first mayor was elected in 2022, with the Conservatives winning by a narrow margin. The mayor has significant powers, unlike ceremonial mayors in other London boroughs, and is responsible for local services and appointing a cabinet. The election will occur from 07:00 to 22:00 BST.
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