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Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire by-election

This election was held on Thursday 25 November 2021.

5 candidates stood in the North Yorkshire Police force area.

About this position

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.

More information

* [Short summary of PCC powers from Gov.uk.](https://www.gov.uk/police-and-crime-commissioners) * [Detailed explanation from the Institute for Government.](https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/article/explainer/police-and-crime-commissioners)

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