Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset

This election happened 4 years, 5 months ago. Enter your postcode to find upcoming elections in your area.

This election was held on Thursday 6 May 2021.

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:
- Short summary of PCC powers from GOV.UK
- Detailed explanation from the Institute for Government
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5 candidates stood in the Avon and Somerset Constabulary Police force area.

Mark Shelford

Elected

Conservative and Unionist Party
Kerry Barker

Labour Party
Cleo Lake

Green Party
Heather Shearer

Liberal Democrats
John Smith

Independent

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🗳️ Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset

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Mark Shelford

Kerry Barker

Cleo Lake

Heather Shearer

John Smith

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