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Elections in your area

Thursday 2 May 2024

You will have three ballot papers to fill out.

Get ready to vote:

There may also be parish, town or community council elections in some areas.

Mayor of Greater Manchester

This election will be held on Thursday 2 May 2024.

The Mayor of Greater Manchester helps direct the overall strategy of the ten councils which make up the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. The Mayor oversees police and fire services, and has other responsibilities in areas such as transport, housing, business, and skills.

Visit the official Greater Manchester election website.

Learn more about devolution in Greater Manchester from the Institute for Government.

You will have one vote, and can choose from six candidates.

  • How to vote

    This election uses First-past-the-post.

    Mark an X in the box for your preferred candidate.

    You can mark up to one candidate.

    Read the instructions at the top of your ballot paper carefully.

    For more information, visit The Electoral Commission's website or ask an official at your polling station.

Read the official candidate booklet for this election.

Mayor of Salford

This election will be held on Thursday 2 May 2024.

The Mayor of Salford is elected to lead Salford Council. The Mayor chairs the council cabinet, directs the council's strategy, and sets the council budget. The Mayor's decisions can only be overturned by a two-thirds majority of councillors.

Visit the Salford council election webpage.

You will have one vote, and can choose from four candidates.

  • How to vote

    This election uses First-past-the-post.

    Mark an X in the box for your preferred candidate.

    You can mark up to one candidate.

    Read the instructions at the top of your ballot paper carefully.

    For more information, visit The Electoral Commission's website or ask an official at your polling station.

Read the official candidate booklet for this election.

Salford City Council

Boothstown & Ellenbrook ward

This election will be held on Thursday 2 May 2024.

You will have one vote, and can choose from four candidates.

  • How to vote

    This election uses First-past-the-post.

    Mark an X in the box for your preferred candidate.

    You can mark up to one candidate.

    Read the instructions at the top of your ballot paper carefully.

    For more information, visit The Electoral Commission's website or ask an official at your polling station.

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    Your polling station is:

    Bridgewater Park/Boothstown Football Club
    Amberhill Way
    Boothstown
    Worsley

    It will be open from 7am to 10pm on Thursday 2 May 2024

    You don't need to take your poll card with you.

    If you have a postal vote, you can hand it in at this polling station on election day up to 10pm

    Read more about how to vote.

  • ️ You will need to take photo ID to vote at a polling station in this election

    You do not need your poll card to vote. You must vote at your assigned polling station. Read more about voting in Great Britain.

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