Hull and East Yorkshire mayor 2025: The candidates
BBCSix candidates so far have officially thrown their hat into the ring to become the first elected mayor for Hull and East Yorkshire.
In September, the government approved a devolution deal for the region which will see the creation of a combined authority comprising of Hull City Council and the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
The mayor will lead the new authority and oversee decision making on issues such as housing and transport which would otherwise be made in Westminster.
Nominations for the candidates will officially open on 18 March before voting takes place on Thursday 1 May.
The candidates who have so far been declared, listed by surname alphabetically, are:
- Luke Campbell - Reform UK
- Rowan Halstead - Yorkshire Party
- Anne Handley - Conservative
- Kerry Harrison - Green
- Margaret Pinder - Labour
- Mike Ross - Liberal Democrats
Under the devolution deal, Hull and East Yorkshire will be given an additional £13m a year from government.
Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council will retain their independence and continue their work as normal, alongside the combined authority.
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner previously said the changes were about "rebalancing the power between Westminster and our communities".
"This agreement will ensure local people will have a seat at the table as we drive forward our plans to deliver economic growth, and unleash the potential of towns and cities which have been neglected for far too long," she said.
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