The Manchester City Council area is made up of 32 wards, and is covered by 5 parliamentary constituencies. Everyone in the area of Manchester is represented by:

• Three local councillors - elections are held every 3 of a 4 year cycle
• A Member of Parliament - Parliamentary Elections are held every 5 years
• A Mayor of Greater Manchester - Elections are held every 4 years (the first term will be for 3 years)

Find out more about the types of elections in the UK.