如果议会在2025年10月14日之前批准新的联合权力,Cumbria可在2027年之前获得直接选举产生的市长。 Cumbria could get a directly elected mayor by 2027 if councils approve a new combined authority by October 14, 2025.

如果Westmorland、Furness和Cumberland理事会在2025年10月14日之前批准合并权力,Cumbria可能很快会有一个直接选举产生的市长。 Cumbria may soon have a directly elected mayor if Westmorland and Furness and Cumberland councils approve a combined authority by October 14, 2025. 如果获得批准,该当局将在2026年初成为合法当局,从而在2027年5月举行市长选举。 If approved, the authority would become legal in early 2026, leading to a mayoral election in May 2027. 未来的市长将对交通、住房、经济发展、气候变化、公共安全和卫生拥有权力,对国家权力下放政策具有影响力,并对重大决定拥有否决权。 The future mayor would have powers over transport, housing, economic development, climate change, public safety, and health, with influence on national devolution policy and a veto over major decisions. 虽然类似的地铁市长推动了投资和改革,但其成本和效力也得到了辩论。 While similar metro mayors have driven investment and reform, their cost and effectiveness are debated. 新任市长在改善公共交通、吸引投资和制定住房战略方面将面临挑战。 The new mayor will face challenges in improving public transport, attracting investment, and creating a housing strategy. 尚未宣布候选人,但预期主要政党将提名竞争者。 No candidates have yet announced, but major parties are expected to field contenders.