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Thursday 7 May 2026
Mayor of Croydon
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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All areas in Croydon vote for the council's mayor, in addition to the councillors for their ward. The Mayor of Croydon is elected to lead the council. The Mayor chairs the council cabinet, directs the council's strategy, and sets the council budget.
8 candidates stood in the London Borough of Croydon mayoral election.
| Electorate | 286,933 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 117,616 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 675 |
| Turnout | 40% |
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Rowenna Frances Davis
Labour and Co-operative Party
34,758 votes
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Peter Underwood
Green Party
19,404 votes
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Ben Flook
Reform UK
14,467 votes
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Richard Howard
Liberal Democrats
7,815 votes
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Michael Pusey
Taking The Initiative Party
2,597 votes
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Jose Joseph
Independent
1,568 votes
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Benjamin Goldstone
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition
461 votes
Croydon local election
Shirley South ward
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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This is an election for London borough councillors.
Councillors represent the people of their ward on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms. Most London wards elect more than one councillor, which is why you may have more than one vote.
London boroughs are responsible for many different services, including:
- Child and adult social care
- Schools and education
- Rubbish collection and recycling
- Housing and planning
- Libraries and museums
- Roads and pavements
- Sports facilities and public parks
Councils are funded by a combination of council tax, business rates, and grants from the UK government. Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.
10 candidates stood in the Shirley South ward.
| Electorate | 8,159 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 4,030 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 10 |
| Turnout | 49% |
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Paula Bucur
Reform UK
883 votes
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Liz Bebington
Green Party
777 votes
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Antony Vundi
Reform UK
737 votes
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Andy Bebington
Green Party
733 votes
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Stephanie Jane Waddell
Labour Party
697 votes
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Paul Martin Waddell
Labour Party
688 votes
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Suzannah Kate Flanagan
Liberal Democrats
270 votes
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Andrew Philip Saunders
Liberal Democrats
229 votes