On 4th May 2017, the West Midlands region will elect a new mayor to lead the West Midlands Combined Authority.

If you're eligible to vote, make sure you have your say in the elections. Visit www.wmcaelects.co.uk to find more details on the election, the responsibilities the newly-elected mayor will hold and what it all means for you as a resident of the West Midlands region.

In the run-up to the election, we sponsored a series of debates with five of the candidates, run by West Mids Elects. The debate finale was held on Sunday 23rd April at the Vox Conference Centre in Birmingham - read the write-up and access photos and videos here.

To stay up-to-date with the results of the vote and other regional issues, follow us on Twitter at @WarwickRegional.