Voters in some parts of England will vote to elect councillors and mayors on Thursday, May 1.
These local elections will occur in specific areas and will be the first since the general election in July 2024.
They determine who will decide on issues such as local services, housing and education within specific areas or regions.
Here’s everything we know about the 2025 local elections.
Where are the 2025 local elections taking place?
Elections will be held in 23 councils across England, excluding London.
Voters will choose representatives in 14 county councils: Cambridgeshire, Derbyshire, Devon, Gloucestershire, Hertfordshire, Kent, Lancashire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire.
Additionally, elections will be held in eight unitary authorities: Buckinghamshire, Cornwall, County Durham, North Northamptonshire, Northumberland, Shropshire, West Northamptonshire and Wiltshire. Doncaster will also hold an election.
Mayoral elections will occur in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, North Tyneside, Doncaster, Greater Lincolnshire and Hull, and East Yorkshire.
Why doesn’t London have any elections?
Local government elections are held every four years, but not all simultaneously. Some authorities have “all-out” elections every four years, where every councillor stands for re-election.
All-out elections occur in London, with the next scheduled for 2026, followed by 2030, and every four years thereafter.
You can check the UK Government website here for information on when elections are due in your area.
When will the 2025 local election results be announced?
The results of the local elections will be revealed on Friday, May 2.