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Police and Crime Commissioner Election

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:

  • secure an efficient and effective police 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 to be collected through council tax
  • 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

To find out more information contact the Police and Crime Commissioner for EssexOpens new window

Information for Candidates and Agents

For guidance and resources for Candidates and Agents visit The Electoral CommissionOpens new window  website.

Voting in the Police and Crime Commissioner Elections

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