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| Hartlepool rejects electoral mayoral role | Hartlepool rejects electoral mayoral role |
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| People in Hartlepool have voted to abolish the role of elected mayor. | People in Hartlepool have voted to abolish the role of elected mayor. |
| The post has been in place since May 2002, with present incumbent Stuart Drummond winning three terms. | The post has been in place since May 2002, with present incumbent Stuart Drummond winning three terms. |
| In August councillors voted in favour of a referendum, with residents given the choice of the post being retained or replaced by a committee system. | In August councillors voted in favour of a referendum, with residents given the choice of the post being retained or replaced by a committee system. |
| With a turnout of 18%, 7,366 voters opted for a committee, against 5,177 who wanted the council to continue to be overseen by a mayor and cabinet. | With a turnout of 18%, 7,366 voters opted for a committee, against 5,177 who wanted the council to continue to be overseen by a mayor and cabinet. |
| The results of the election for the first police and crime commissioner (PCC) for Cleveland Police will be revealed later. | The results of the election for the first police and crime commissioner (PCC) for Cleveland Police will be revealed later. |
| Thirty-seven police and crime commissioners are being elected in England, along with four in Wales. | Thirty-seven police and crime commissioners are being elected in England, along with four in Wales. |
| PCCs, as they will be known, will be responsible for setting priorities for the police force, overseeing its budget and hiring the chief constable. | PCCs, as they will be known, will be responsible for setting priorities for the police force, overseeing its budget and hiring the chief constable. |
| Are you in Hartlepool? Did you use your vote? What made you go out and vote or why did you decide not to? Please share your comments and experiences |