On 5 May 2016 local people will go to the polls to elect the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Essex, who will be in place until the next PCC election in four years' time.
Elections for Police and Crime Commissioners will be taking place across 41 Police Force areas in England (excluding London) and Wales at the same time.
Under the terms of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, the role of the Police and Crime Commissioner is to:
To find out more information contact the Police and Crime Commissioner for EssexOpens new window
For guidance and resources for Candidates and Agents visit The Electoral CommissionOpens new window website.
To vote in the Police and Crime Commissioner Elections you must be aged 18 or over on the day of the election and must be registered to vote.
To find out if you are registered to vote contact your local authority. If you are not registered you can find out how to do so at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote