Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Limit the number of terms an elected mayor can serve
Closed
73 signatures
What the petition asks
With the increase in the number of elected mayors in England, we think we must ensure those elected do not become entrenched.
We propose a limit of a maximum of two terms for each mayor. We think this will encourage democratic representation and prevent abuses of power.
Timeline
| 12 Feb 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Aug 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
73
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
12 Feb 2025
Closed
12 Aug 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 16 Aug 2026.