What can I vote for?

This section provides information about the different elected bodies in the UK that your representatives sit in. When you vote, you decide who represents you and makes decisions on your behalf about a whole range of issues – from roads and recycling in your area, to education and climate change.

Everyone in the UK has a local council, an MP who sits in the UK Parliament, and members of the European Parliament who represent you in Europe. Depending on where you live, you may also be represented by devolved bodies, like those that represent Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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Live streamed broadcasts from all UK democratic institutions and the European Parliament can be found on the BBC DemocracyLive website.

• European Parliament

  

  European Parliament represents people living in the 27 member countries of the EU.

• Local Councils

  

  Councils are responsible for providing local services and facilities.

• London Mayor and Assembly

  

  The Mayor of London and the Assembly represent people living in Greater London and the City.

• National Assembly of Wales

  

  The National Assembly represents the people of Wales and can make laws to reflect their needs.

• Northern Ireland Assembly

  

  The Assembly represents the people of Northern Ireland and can pass laws.

• Police and Crime Commissioners

  

  The Police and Crime Commissioner is a new role that will replace your local police authority.

• Scottish Parliament

  

  The Scottish Parliament represents the people of Scotland and can pass laws in various areas

• UK Parliament

  

  UK Parliament represents the people of the United Kingdom.

• Referendums

  

  Referendums are held to ask people to vote on a particular proposal. Information on planned referendums can be found here.