Manchester City Council's 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 in three out of every four years
- A Member of Parliament - Parliamentary Elections are held every five years
- A Mayor of Greater Manchester - elections are held every four years (the first term will be for 3 years)
Find out more about the types of elections in the UK.