Local elections 2025: Is there an election in my area and where can I vote?
Summary
On May 1, 2025, 23 council and six mayoral elections will be conducted in different regions of England, including a Westminster by-election in Cheshire's Runcorn and Helsby areas. However, in some regions, elections have been postponed due to planned changes in local council structures.Key Facts
- Elections are scheduled for 23 councils and six mayoral offices across various parts of England on May 1, 2025.
- A Westminster by-election will also take place on the same day in the Runcorn and Helsby areas of Cheshire.
- Approximately one-third of eligible voters in England will take part in these elections.
- Over 1,600 council members will be elected during these elections.
- Some areas have postponed local elections because of upcoming reorganizations of local council structures.
- The majority of councils up for election are county councils, which oversee services like social care, education, road maintenance, and libraries.
- In areas without district councils such as Cornwall, Doncaster, and Buckinghamshire, local authorities handle all service areas including trash collection, public housing, and planning.
- Mayoral elections will take place in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Doncaster, North Tyneside, and the West of England, while Hull and East Yorkshire, and Greater Lincolnshire will elect mayors for the first time.
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