Voting will take place across West Yorkshire on 6 May 2021.
On 6 May 2021, residents in West Yorkshire will vote to elect the first Mayor of West Yorkshire. If you are not already registered, you will need to register by 19 April 2021.
Registering to vote will allow you to vote in the mayoral, local council, and parish council elections. These are all taking place on 6 May 2021.
More information on the upcoming elections is available by visiting your local council website below.
If you are not able to vote in person at a polling station you can apply to vote by post or you can vote by proxy and nominate someone else to vote on your behalf.
You can find more information on methods of voting available to you below.
Registering to vote by your chosen method is quick and simple, you can do it here.
On 6 May 2021, residents of West Yorkshire will be able to vote for the first ever Mayor of West Yorkshire. Through partnership we are determined to unleash our region’s full potential and in doing so raise living standards for our communities while making a full contribution to the UK economy.
Read more about candidate briefings, communications and engagement.
Find out the next steps between now and the election of a first Mayor for West Yorkshire.
