🗳️ Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands

This election was held on Thursday 6 May 2021.

• About this election

  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

  Visit the official election website.

6 candidates stood in the West Midlands Police force area.

• Simon John Foster

  🌟 Elected

  Labour Party

  

• Julie Hambleton

  Independent

  

• Mark Hoath

  Reform UK

  

• Jon Hunt

  Liberal Democrats

  

• Desmond Jaddoo

  We Matter Party

  

• Jay Singh-Sohal

  Conservative and Unionist Party