Governance referendum 7 October 2021

The Mayor of Croydon was elected on 5 May 2022. View the results of the election.

Referendum results and turnout

Results

Votes for the Leader and cabinet model: 11,519

Votes for the directly elected mayor model: 47,165

The chosen model is: Directly elected Mayor

Turnout

Voter turnout: 58,897 (21%)

Voters were asked

How would you like the London Borough of Croydon to be run?

• By a leader who is an elected councillor chosen by a vote of the other elected councillors. This is how the council has been run. 
• By a mayor who is elected by voters. This would be a change from how the council is run.

Find out more information about the two different models.

Information for campaigners

We have published information for individuals and groups that campaigned for one of the choices in this referendum, including information regarding limits on the amount campaigners can spend at attendance at parts of the referendum process.

Information about the role and responsibilities of a directly elected Mayor

This is the first time that Croydon residents will have the opportunity to vote for an elected Mayor. Having a directly elected Mayor will change the way in which the council is run. Find out more about the role and responsibilities of the Mayor

Information about the forthcoming Mayor of Croydon and Croydon Council elections

Find more information for voters and candidates on the Mayor of Croydon and Croydon Council elections on 5 May 2022.