On Thursday, 2 May 2024 the election of the first Mayor of the new York and North Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority will take place. The role of the Mayor is to work alongside local leaders to create a long-term vision, secure more money and be a strong voice and champion for the region.
The Mayor will lead the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, with investment of £540 million to be spent over the next 30 years. The Mayor and Combined Authority will have powers and responsibilities devolved to them by central government. This includes powers to improve the supply and quality of housing and funds to improve transport.
Are you vote-ready?
If you are not already registered to vote, you will need to register before Tuesday 16 April at midnight.
If you’d like to vote by post or vote by postal proxy, you have until Wednesday 17 April at 5.00pm to apply for a postal vote or change an existing postal vote.
If you’re unable to vote in person or by post, you have until 5.00pm on Wednesday 24 April to apply for a proxy vote.
Changes to voting
Voter ID
You need to show photo identification (ID) to vote at a polling station for the local elections in England, and Police and Crime Commissioner elections in England and Wales on 2 May.
Which forms of ID can I use to vote?
You may already have a form of photo ID that is acceptable. You can use any of the following:
• Passport
• Driving licence (including provisional license)
• Blue badge
• Certain concessionary travel cards
• Identity card with PASS mark (Proof of Age Standards Scheme)
• Biometric Immigration document
• Defence identity card
• Certain national identity cards
You will only need to show one form of photo ID, but it needs to be the original version and not a photocopy. The name on your ID must be the same name you used to register to vote.
For more information, including the full list of accepted forms of photo ID, visit the Electoral Commission website or call their helpline on 0800 328 0280.
If you don’t have an accepted form of photo ID
If you don’t already have an accepted form of photo ID, or you’re not sure whether your photo ID still looks like you, you can apply for a free voter ID document, known as a Voter Authority Certificate.
Alternatively, you can complete a paper application form and send this to your local Electoral Registration Officer.
The deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate to use at 2 May elections is 5pm, Wednesday 24 April.
If you need any help with applying for a Voter Authority Certificate or want to request an application form, contact your local Electoral Registration Officer. You can find their contact details by entering your postcode in the Electoral Commission’s search.
Find out more
If you have any questions or would like to find out more, go to the Electoral Commission website, or call their helpline on 0800 328 0280.
Key dates
| Key election deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Publication of notice of election | Tuesday 26 March |
| Publication of statement of persons nominated | 4.00pm on Monday 8 April |
| Deadline for receiving applications for registration | 11.59pm on Tuesday 16 April |
| Deadline for receiving applications to vote by post and proxy postal applications and for changes to existing postal or proxy votes | 5.00pm on Wednesday 17 April |
| Deadline for receiving applications for Voter Authority Certificates | 5.00pm on Wednesday 24 April |
| Deadline for receiving new applications to vote by proxy (not vote by postal proxy, nor emergency proxy vote) | 5.00pm on Wednesday 24 April |
| First time that electors can apply for an emergency proxy vote | After 5.00pm on Wednesday 24 April |
| Publication of notice of poll | No later than Wednesday 24 April |
| Polling day (vote in person between 7.00am to 10.00pm) | Thursday 2 May |
The information collated in this article has been sourced from:
Electoral Commission
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Mayoral Election 2024 – City of York Council
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Website (yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk)
VCSE non-selective hustings for Combined Authority Mayoral candidates
What questions would you ask of Mayoral candidates about their plans to support charities, community groups and social enterprises in our region?
Come along to a non-selective hustings at the Priory Street Centre in York on 16 April (10am – 12 noon) being hosted by Community First Yorkshire and York CVS.
People who work or volunteer in the sector are invited to hear from Mayoral candidates and pose questions.