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Mayoral elections 2024: What the results could mean for children and young people’s services

Members of the public have taken to the polls in devolved areas and in the capital to vote for elected mayors, signaling a big win for Labour which took all but one of 10 mayoral seats in England.
Richard Parker's win in the race for West Midlands mayor signaled a big loss for the Conservatives. Picture: Richard Parker/X
Richard Parker's win in the race for West Midlands mayor signaled a big loss for the Conservatives. Picture: Richard Parker/X

Elected mayors hold four-year terms are responsible for areas including housing, transport and skills opportunities for young people.

Key offers for children and young people pledged in the winners' campaign manifestos include a focus on reducing transport costs, working with councils and the government to increase access to childcare and boosting job opportunities and apprenticeships.

Increasing support for young people at risk of involvement in crime through boosting youth worker numbers also appears high on the agenda.

CYP Now examines these key pledges by area:

Tees Valley

Conservative candidate Ben Houchen topped the polls to gain a third term as Tees Valley mayor, with commentators speculating that the win was based on votes for Houchen rather than votes for his party.

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