As of October 2021, there have been 54 referendums on the question of changing

executive arrangements In England, local authorities are required to adopt one of three types of executive arrangements, having either an "elected mayor and cabinet", a "leader and cabinet", or a "committee system". The type of arrangement used determines how decisions ...

to a model with a directly elected mayor. Of these, 17 have resulted in the establishment of a new mayoralty and 37 have been rejected by voters. Referendums are triggered by council resolution, local petition or central government intervention.

Change to elected mayor?

''"Yes" majority shown in green, "No" majority shown in red.''

Referendums on removal of mayor

There have been eight referendums on the question of removing the post of elected mayor. Three mayoral posts have been disestablished following a vote and five retained. ''"Retain" majority shown in green, "Remove" majority shown in red.''

References

{{Reflist Directly elected mayors in England and Wales Referendums in England Referendums in Wales

Change to elected mayor?

Referendums on removal of mayor

See also

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