Listen to this story Members can listen to an AI-generated audio version of this article. 1.0x Audio narration uses an AI-generated voice. 0:00 0:00 Become a member to listen to this article Subscribe Greater Manchester voters go to the polls tomorrow to elect a new mayor after Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, automatically disqualifying him from the mayoralty. He has since become prime minister. Seven candidates have made it onto the ballot. Whoever wins will inherit some of the country’s most significant devolved powers over adult education, skills and employment. The incoming mayor will oversee a total skills and employment pot of nearly £421 million across three years, including £140 million of adult skills revenue funding for 2026-27, supporting nearly 50,000 residents. Become a member for unlimited access to FE Week Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism on FE and skills, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits. subscribe If you have an account, please login. Sign in