A notice of election has been published so people in Wokingham Borough will be able to vote for the next Thames Valley Area Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) on Thursday, May 2.
PCC elections have taken place every four years since 2012, apart from in 2020 when they were delayed by the pandemic.
It’s an important election, as the job of the PCC is to ensure the policing needs of communities are met effectively, and to oversee how crime is tackled in the Thames Valley.
Nigel Lynn, police area returning officer (PARO) for the Thames Valley, and chief executive of West Berkshire Council, said: “It’s time to start thinking about who you want as your next Police and Crime Commissioner.
“They are elected by you and answerable to you, so you have an important role to play is selecting the right person.”
Candidate nominations for the PCC election are open until Friday, April 5.
Anyone interested in standing can email paro@westberks.gov.uk with their name, stating whether they are a prospective candidate or agent, and give a contact email address and telephone number(s).
More information can be found at: https://www.westberks.gov.uk/pcc-election-2024.
The list of candidates standing for election will be published on Monday, April 8. Electors will be able to read the PCC candidates’ manifestos from Wednesday, April 10, at: www.choosemypcc.org.uk.
Anyone registered to vote will be eligible to have their say in the election. The voter registration deadline for the PCC election is 11:59pm on Tuesday, April 16.
The result of the election will be announced on Saturday, May 4, at Newbury Racecourse.
To find out more about the PCC role, visit www.thamesvalley-pcc.gov.uk.
