Police and crime commissioner candidates: Who is standing in 2021?

POLLING stations are open across Britain as millions turn up for local and mayoral elections.

But it is also a time where Police and Crime Commissioner elections take place. Here’s what you need to know about the job and the candidates.

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Who is standing in my area?

The PPC elections cover police forces in England and Wales, but do not include the Metropolitan Police, Greater Manchester Police, West Yorkshire Police or the City of London Police.

You can find out who is standing to be PCC at choosemypcc.org.uk.

All you need to do is add your postcode and it will give you a list of candidates.

Each candidate will have an election statement, which will help in your decision.

What do Police and Crime Commissioners do?

The role of the PCC is “to be the voice of the people and hold the police to account.”

Under the terms of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, PCCs must:

• Secure an efficient and effective police for their area
• Appoint the chief constable, hold them to account for running the force, and if necessary dismiss them
• Set the police and crime objectives for their area through a police and crime plan
• Set the force budget and determine the precept
• Contribute to the national and international policing capabilities set out by the Home Secretary
• Bring together community safety and criminal justice partners, to make sure local priorities are joined up