Mayor of South Yorkshire | Labour and Co-operative Politician
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Oliver Coppard
Mayor of South Yorkshire | Labour and Co-operative Politician
At-a-Glance
Mayor of South Yorkshire since 2022, re-elected in 2024.
Director of the remain campaign in Yorkshire and the Humber, and Lincolnshire for the 2016 European Union referendum.
Announced £2.2 million funding to provide safe sleep spaces for children aged 0-5 in South Yorkshire (2024).
Brought the Supertram under public control in South Yorkshire (2024).
Holds a bachelor's degree in Politics and Parliamentary Studies from the University of Leeds.
Serves as Board Chair at the Sheffield Hallam Students' Union.
Biography
Oliver James Coppard is a British Labour and Co-operative politician who has served as Mayor of South Yorkshire since 2022, securing re-election in 2024. His early education included attending Silverdale School and High Storrs School.
