50 Days to go

In 50 days time the people of Cumbria will be choosing their first Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).

The new Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) will replace the county’s Police Authority following an election on the 15 November. The PCC will be responsible for setting policing priorities, deciding how the policing budget is spent, holding the Chief Constable to account and consulting with the public.

Stuart Edwards, Chief Executive, Cumbria Police Authority said “We are now starting to count down the days to the Police and Crime Commissioner Elections on 15 November.

I would ask people to mark on their calendars the 15 November so that we get a good turn out from our communities.

The election of a PCC is the biggest change to the policing landscape for many years.  The PCC will have greater responsibilities and a wider role than the existing Police Authority.  By voting the people of Cumbria can influence the future policing in the county and their community.

Any potential PCC candidates will have until noon on 19 October to submit their nomination.  If you would like further information about the role of the PCC, please contact the Police Authority office or visit www.cumbriapoliceauthority.org.uk/pcc.

On our website, we have recently added a range of useful information for candidates

The Police Authority will be working hard in the next 50 days to ensure a smooth transition to the new PCC.”