Who are the candidates for police commissioner in Sussex?
Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner results
| Candidate | First preference votes | Second preference votes |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie Frank Bennett (Liberal Democrats) | 63,271 | – |
| Kahina Suzanna Bouhassane (Green Party) | 60,781 | – |
| Katy Elizabeth Bourne (Conservative) | 214,523 | 30,287 |
| Paul Adrian Richards (Labour and Co-operative Party) | 84,736 | 43,523 |
Has Katy Bourne been reelected?
Katy Elizabeth Bourne OBE is a Conservative politician who has served as the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner since winning the inaugural election in Sussex in November 2012. In 2016, she was re-elected for a second term in office. She was re-elected for a third term in 2021.
How long can a police and crime commissioner serve?
Commissioners have a set four-year term of office. There is no limit on the number of terms which a PCC can serve. Elections use the supplementary vote system: voters mark the ballot paper with their first and second choices of candidate.
Who is the police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex?
The Conservative comfortably beat four other candidates in the first round of voting – but to seal a third term in the role will have to win the run-off vote. Bourne has served Sussex since 2012 and is the only person to ever be Police and Crime Commissioner in the county.
When was the first PCC elected in Sussex?
People in Sussex will head to the polls on 6 May to elect a police and crime commissioner (PCC). First elected in 2012, PCCs help control police budgets and hold a force’s chief constable to account for the performance of officers and staff. PCCs are elected every four years.
When did Katy Bourne become the Sussex PCC?
Katy Bourne has been the Sussex PCC since 2012. Of her time in the role, she says: “I have robustly held the police to account on behalf of residents, successfully supported victims of crime and invested heavily in frontline policing.”
What does a police and Crime Commissioner do?
They have responsibility for their police force’s finance, and can appoint or dismiss the Chief Constable. Once elected, each PCC must produce a Police and Crime Plan, which sets their force’s strategic direction. Find out more about Police and Crime Commissioner elections at the Choose my PCC website.