ComRes polled 500 people across Greater Manchester to find out what we all think about having a mayor for Greater Manchester. With Parliament just sorting out the details, Greater Manchester is set to vote for our first elected mayor next May (2017).

The poll found:

• 45% of people knew about the plan for an elected mayor, but 54% didn’t.
• 59% thought the elected mayor should have more powers than elected council leaders, with just 24% thinking they shouldn’t.
• People thought the top priorities for the elected mayor (in order) should be healthcare, emergency services, schools & under-16 education, housing, social care and transport.
• When asked about just the issues the elected mayor will have control over, the list of top priorities was integrating health and social care, affordable housing, a strategic plan for Greater Manchester, more road and rail investment and more homes.

You can see the full polling information here.

What do YOU think an elected Mayor for Greater Manchester should be doing? Let us know.

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