Less than one month to go until Greater Manchester elects first mayor
It's less than a month to go until Greater Manchester gets its first ever elected mayor...and it's a pretty big deal!
There's less than one month to go until election for first Greater Manchester Mayor – but there's now less than a fortnight left to register to vote..
The historic vote to choose who fills the post, created as part of Greater Manchester’s devolution deals, takes place on Thursday 4 May, with the count and result declaration taking place on Friday 5 May.
Whoever takes up the role will be in charge of around 900 million pounds - which will be used for things like the policing, the fire service, and transport and housing.
The deadline for people to be on the electoral register is Thursday 13 April.
Anyone who is already on the electoral register at their current address need take no further action to ensure they can have their say.
But anyone who is not registered and wants to take part in encouraged to register as soon as possible.
The deadline for anyone who is on the electoral register to request a postal vote is 5pm on Tuesday 18 April.
Eamonn Boylan, Combined Authority Returning Officer for Greater Manchester, said: “The Mayor of Greater Manchester will be a significant figure in the political life of the region.
“Who it will be is up to the electors of Greater Manchester. We are keen to ensure that everyone who wants to have their say is in a position to do so – and that means making sure you’re registered.”
For more information about the Mayor's role and powers, Greater Manchester Combined Authority and the mayoral election visit www.gmelects.org.uk.