Don’t forget to bring a form of photo ID to be able to vote on the day!
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It’s the local elections next Thursday – and in this part of the world they are for the Police and Crime Commissioner; with a little more information provided by the returning officer.
VOTERS will go to the polls on Thursday, May 2 to choose a new Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
The core mission of PCCs revolves around cutting crime and delivering an efficient and responsive police service within their designated areas. Elected by the public, the commissioners are entrusted with the responsibility of holding Chief Constables and their police forces accountable on behalf of the communities they serve. This encompasses a range of duties, including setting the police budget to ensure effective allocation of resources, appointing Chief Constables to lead local police forces and actively engaging with the public and victims of crime to shape police and crime plans. PCCs also work closely with local councils and community organisations to identify and address the specific needs and challenges of their areas.
We have already published in-depth features on each of the three candidates, and here’s a quick overview on each of their pledges and aims…
The three Police and Crime Commissioner candidates for Devon and Cornwall – from left, Steve Lodge, Alison Hernandez and Daniel Steel