West Yorkshire’s first ever mayoral election vote takes place on Thursday, May 6.
It will be the first time the region has ever had an elected mayor, and could give the region extra spending and decision-making powers.
But what does it all mean for you? Here’s a handy guide to everything to do with the new West Yorkshire Mayor!
What is happening and why?
As part of the devolution deal announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak last year, West Yorkshire is set to be given increased powers of governance, and an extra £38m a year to do this.
The person overseeing this will be the elected mayor of West Yorkshire, covering the Leeds, Bradford, Calderdale, Wakefield and Kirklees boundaries.