South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Election

On 2 May 2024, Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield will elect a Mayor for South Yorkshire. Below you can find information on the role of the South Yorkshire Mayor and the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority along with key electoral information:

People who are registered to vote in local elections for any of the four councils in South Yorkshire (Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, and Sheffield) are eligible to vote in this election. If not already registered, you have till midnight on Tuesday 16 April 2024 to register to vote

In South Yorkshire the functions of the Mayor and those of the elected Police and Crime Commissioner are being brought together into the single role of Mayor of South Yorkshire.

As a result, the term of the current elected Mayor of South Yorkshire has been shortened by two years, bringing the election forward to Thursday 2 May 2024. After the election the Mayor will serve a four year term, with the next election taking place in May 2028.

What powers does the Mayor have?

he Mayor is elected to represent 1.4 million residents in the region. The Mayor acts to promote South Yorkshire as a place to live, work, visit and invest.

The MCA has powers and funding which are used to help create jobs, grow the economy, up-skill the workforce, support the public transport network and develop new infrastructure and homes in South Yorkshire. Many decisions are made by the MCA and Mayor together, but the Mayor can make some decisions independently.

From May 2024 the Mayor will take on the functions of the Police and Crime Commissioner and be able to appoint a Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime to assist. This role includes listening to the needs of communities, securing victim support services, setting the objectives for the police force, and holding the Chief Constable to account.

The Mayor also has the ability to bring together partners across the region to maximise the collective impact of those partners.

Will the Mayor make decisions about my council?

No. Your local council provides the services needed and used by their local communities. The Mayor and the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority make decisions that impact on and improve the South Yorkshire region on issues such as public transport, adult skills, infrastructure, economic development and Police and Crime Commissioner functions.

What is the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority?

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority was established in 2014. Elections for the Mayor of South Yorkshire took place in 2018 and in 2022.

The four council Leaders of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and the Mayor of South Yorkshire make up the MCA Board. The Mayor of South Yorkshire chairs the MCA Board.

Please visit the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority web page at https://southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk/Election for further information regarding the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority or the role of the South Yorkshire Mayor.

Notices:

Statement of Persons Nominated:

Statement of Persons Nominated - SYMCA

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Notice of Election Agents:

Notice of Election Agents - SYMCA

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Notice of Sub-Agents:

Notice of Election Sub-Agents - SYMCA

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Notice of Poll:

Notice of Poll - SYMCA

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Situation of Polling Places:

Situation of Polling Places - SYMCA

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Notice of Election:

Notice of Election - SYMCA

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Information for Electors

Candidates – who to vote for?

To see the Candidates standing for election please see the above notice ‘Statement of Persons Nominated’.

Each registered elector will also receive a booklet in the post explaining who the candidates are and an electronic copy can be found below:

Booklet - SYMCA

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How to Vote:

A Poll Card will be delivered to all registered electors around 30 March, therefore if you do not receive a poll card it could mean that you may not be registered to vote. Make sure you register to vote by midnight on Tuesday 16 April 2024. Please check your poll card for any changes made to your usual polling station and visit our ‘Find my Polling Station’ link for directions.

Vote in person

The UK Government has introduced a requirement for registered electors to show photo ID when voting at a polling station.  To find out what photo ID is acceptable and how to apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate if you don’t have suitable photo ID, visit our Voter ID page.

If you need to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate, the deadline for applications for this election is 5pm on Wednesday 24 April 2024.

Vote by Post

If you prefer not to vote in person you can apply for a postal vote; the quickest and easiest way is to complete your application online at APPLY FOR A POSTAL VOTE or to request a paper application form please call 01302 736874 or email electoralservices@doncaster.gov.uk or you can download an application form: Postal Vote application form please print, complete and return forms to ELECTORAL SERVICES, CIVIC OFFICE, WATERDALE, DONCASTER DN1 3BU or we can accept a scanned copy by email to electoralservices@doncaster.gov.uk but it must be clear enough for us to use.

Vote by Proxy

This means you can ask somebody you trust to vote on your behalf, the quickest and easiest way is to apply online at APPLY FOR A PROXY VOTE or to request a paper application form please call 01302 736874 or email electoralservices@doncaster.gov.uk or you can download an application form: Proxy Vote application form  please print, complete and return forms to ELECTORAL SERVICES, CIVIC OFFICE, WATERDALE, DONCASTER DN1 3BU or we can accept a scanned copy by email to electoralservices@doncaster.gov.uk but it must be clear enough for us to use.

Returning your Postal Vote

New rules mean that your postal vote will be rejected if it is not returned correctly.

Please ensure you post your postal vote back as soon as possible to ensure it is delivered in time. If you don't have time to post it back to us, you can hand it in at your local polling station or at Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3BU.

• The easiest and most convenient way to return your postal vote is by posting it in a Royal Mail post box using the pre-paid envelope provided (envelope B).
• Please allow enough time for your postal vote to reach us. It must be received by the Returning Officer not later than 10pm on Thursday 2 May 2024.
• If you are hand delivering your completed postal vote, for example at a polling station or at the Electoral Services Office, you will need to complete a statutory form. Our staff will help you with this.
• You can hand deliver your own and no more than 5 other postal votes per election.
• If you are a political campaigner, you can only hand in your own postal vote, and those of close relatives or people for whom you provide regular care.
• DO NOT leave your postal vote in any Council Office post boxes, reception points or a polling station desk without completing a form.

KEY ELECTION DATES

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