On May 1, elections will be conducted across England for 23 councils and six mayors, impacting around a third of eligible voters. The elections involve the selection of over 1,600 councillors, primarily in county councils like Lancashire and Kent, which manage vital services such as education and social care. Some local elections have been postponed due to government plans for council reorganization, affecting voter participation. Notably, this election will feature first-time mayoral elections in Hull, East Yorkshire, and Greater Lincolnshire, marking a significant local governance shift.
On Thursday 1 May, elections will be held for 23 councils and six mayors in England, with around a third of electors eligible to vote.
Most councils up for election are county councils, responsible for essential services including social care, education, road maintenance, and libraries.
In some parts of England, local elections have been postponed due to plans for reorganising local councils, impacting voter eligibility and election timing.
This election is significant as it allows voters in Hull and East Yorkshire, and Greater Lincolnshire, to elect a mayor for the first time.
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