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Thursday 2 May 2024

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Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham

This election was held on Thursday 2 May 2024.

Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are elected to hold the police to account. 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.

 

Learn more:

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3 candidates stood in the Durham Constabulary Police force area.

Electorate 469,074
Ballot Papers Issued 121,324
Spoilt Ballots 2,121
Turnout 25%

Mayor of North East Combined Authority

This election was held on Thursday 2 May 2024.

The Mayor of the North East is a new position, and will help direct the overall strategy of the seven councils which make up the North East Mayoral Combined Authority. The Mayor has responsibilities in areas including transport, skills, planning and regeneration, and economic development.

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Learn more about devolution in the North East from the Institute for Government.

6 candidates stood in the North East Combined Authority mayoral election.

Read the official candidate booklet for this election.

Electorate 1,459,197
Ballot Papers Issued 451,162
Spoilt Ballots 2,750
Turnout 30%
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