Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner elections
The Election of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) for the Staffordshire Police area will take place on Thursday 2 May 2024.
Who will manage the election?
The Chief Executive of East Staffordshire Borough Council, Andy O’Brien, has been appointed as the Police Area Returning Officer (PARO) for the 2024 Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) Election.
This means that East Staffordshire Borough Council will be responsible for the nomination process for candidates and all election specific enquiries should be directed to the elections team on elections@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk.
Where can I find the list of candidates?
The list of candidates will be published at https://www.choosemypcc.org.uk.
How do I vote?
If you want to vote in these elections you need to be registered to vote. Visit www.gov.uk/register-to-vote for further information.
The Role of Police, Fire and Crime Commissioners
Your Commissioner is elected by the public and acts as your voice, holding the Chief Constable and Chief Fire Officer, and their services, to account and making them answerable to the communities they serve.
The office works in partnership across a range of agencies at local and national level to ensure there is a unified approach across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
Under the terms of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, PFCCs must:
- secure an efficient and effective police service for their area;
- appoint the Chief Constable, hold them to account for running the force, and if necessary dismiss them;
- set the police and crime objectives for their area through a police and crime plan;
- set the force budget and determine the precept;
- contribute to the national and international policing capabilities set out by the Home Secretary; and
- bring together community safety and criminal justice partners, to make sure local priorities are joined up.
Further detailed information on PFCC powers and responsibilities is also available on the Home Office website.
His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Service has published a helpful summary of the role of PFCCs.
Information for prospective candidates
A candidates and agents meeting will be held at the Town Hall in Burton on Wednesday 13 March at 10.30am.
Interested parties should email PARO@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk or telephone Nicola Gilligan on 01283 508332.
Information and resources for prospective candidates and agents can be found on The Electoral Commission website.