May 2 elections: The local, mayoral and police contests to watch
Every voter in England and Wales will be able to cast a ballot in at least one type of election on May 2 – and here are some of the key contests:
– Councils
More than 2,600 council seats in England are up for grabs across 107 authorities, many of which were last fought in 2021, a year in which the Conservatives did particularly well in local elections.
Of the 107 authorities, 31 are Metropolitan boroughs, including some of the UK’s biggest cities such as Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle; 18 are unitary authorities, covering a mix of towns and larger areas; and 58 are smaller district councils.
Most of the Metropolitan boroughs have majorities and are unlikely to change hands, but a few are worth watching to see how the major parties perform.
