A notice of election has been published so people living in Bracknell Forest can vote for their next Thames Valley Area Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) on Thursday, 2 May.
PCC elections have been held every 4 years since 2012, apart from 2020 when they were delayed for a year due to the pandemic.
It’s an important election, as the job of the PCC is to ensure the policing needs of communities are met effectively. They also 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 will be accepted for the PCC election from Monday, 25 March to Friday, 5 April.
Anyone interested in standing should email paro@westberks.gov.uk with their name, stating whether they are a prospective candidate or agent, and their email address and telephone number(s). More information can be found on the West Berkshire Council website.
The list of candidates standing for election will be published on Monday, 8 April. Electors will be able to read the PCC candidates’ manifestos from 10 April on the choose my PCC website.
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 16 April. You can register to vote on GOV.UK.
The result of the election will be announced on Saturday, 4 May at Newbury Racecourse.
To find out more about the PCC role visit the PCC website.
