Voting for the election of our local Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) will be held on 5 May 2016 from 0700 – 2200 in the THMH.
What is a police and crime commissioner?
A police and crime commissioner ensures the policing needs of your community are met as effectively as possible and oversees how crime is tackled in your area. A PCC is elected to hold your police force to account for delivering the kind of policing you want to see. Their aim is to cut crime and to ensure your police force is effective. They bring a public voice to policing and do this by: - engaging with the public and victims of crime to help set police and crime plans;
- ensuring the police force budget is spent where it matters most; and
- appointing, and where necessary dismissing, the chief constable
The PCC does not 'run' the police force. Chief Constables continue to be responsible for the day to day operations of the police, but they are accountable to the public via the PCC.
The list of candidates for the TVP area is available via the Vale website here: http://thamesvalleypccelection.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Statement-of-Persons-Nominated-1.pdf
How to Vote
If you are registered to vote, and eligible to vote, you can either vote in person at a polling station, by post, or by proxy (allowing someone you trust to vote on your behalf). If you are not registered to vote you can apply, by Monday 18 April at latest, to http://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote . In the election on 5 May 2016 you can vote for a first and second preference of who you want to win. If you haven't received your poll card to vote in the Thames Valley PCC election on Thursday 5 May, you need to contact the Vale elections team as soon as possible to make sure you can vote. You can contact the team on 01235 540351 or by email at elections@southandvale.gov.uk. More information is available at: http://www.aboutmyvote.co.uk/upcoming-elections-and-referendums/police-and-crime-commissioners
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