Police and Crime Commissioner elections

The Police and Crime Commissioner has a statutory duty and electoral mandate to hold Northumbria Police to account on behalf of local residents.

Commissioners have a set four year term of office.

The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) role includes:

• meeting the public regularly to listen to their views on policing
• producing a police and crime plan setting out local policing priorities
• deciding how the budget will be spent
• appointing Chief Constables and dismissing them if needed

Police and Crime Commissioner election 2021

Election notices

Notice of Poll (PDF) [11KB] (opens new window)

Statement of Persons Nominated (PDF) [13KB] (opens new window)

Notice of Election Agent and Offices (PDF) [47KB] (opens new window)

Notice of election - Police and Crime Commissioner 2021 (PDF) [69KB] (opens new window)

Notice of Election Address deadline for the Election for the Police and Crime Commissioner for the Northumbria Police Area 2021 (PDF) [10KB] (opens new window)
 

Police and Crime Panel

The five Tyne and Wear Councils and Northumberland County Council have established the Northumbria Police and Crime Panel as required by the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011.

The Panel scrutinises the performance of the Police and Crime Commissioner and also promotes openness in the delivery of police services throughout Northumbria.

Find out more about the Police and Crime Panel

Visit the Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner website (opens new window)