Scarborough urged to vote for next Mayor of York and North Yorkshire – have your say on what matters

On Thursday, May 2, 2024, residents in the Scarborough area, along with the rest of North Yorkshire, will have chance to choose the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority mayor.

York and North Yorkshire has a 30-year devolution deal which gives whoever is chosen as Mayor £18m a year to invest in things to make a difference in the region.

The Mayor works alongside the Combined Authority as well as elected councillors to attract even more investment to the region for areas such as: improving transport, boosting job opportunities, unlocking housing developments and developing training and skills for the local workforce. This important election on May 2 gives people in Scarborough the opportunity to choose a leader to be a strong voice for the York and North Yorkshire area and to champion our region on the national and international stage.    

Registration and ID

You must be registered to vote in this election by 11.59pm on 16 April 2024.  It only takes five minutes, visit Register to vote - GOV.UK

If you’re voting at a polling station you will need to bring photo ID such as a driving licence, full or provisional or UK passport and some concessionary travel passes such as an older person’s bus pass or blue badge.  

If you don’t have these you can apply for free voter ID by 5pm on Wednesday, April 24 by visiting www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate. Not here on 2 May? Apply for a postal vote online at www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote by 5pm on 17 April.

Make sure you have your say and vote in this election. To learn more visit our website here.