What time do polling stations open and close in Greater Manchester mayoral by-election 2026

NewsGreater Manchester NewsGreater Manchester mayoral election 2026Greater Manchester will soon have a new mayor05:00, 30 Jul 2026People living across all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester will today be able to head out to the polls to have their say in choosing a new mayor.‌It comes as former GM mayor Andy Burnham left his role to return to Parliament after winning the hotly contested Makerfield seat last month. Shortly after becoming an MP, Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation, which gave Mr Burnham the opportunity to launch a leadership bid.‌Mr Burnham was successful in his leadership bid and last week officially took over as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.‌Click here for the latest on Greater Manchester's politics in our newsletterWith the so-called King of the North busy