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Police and Crime Commissioner Elections

On Thursday 2 May 2024, a Police and Crime Commissioner Election will take place.

Police and Crime Commissioners are elected in areas of England and Wales to make sure that local police meet the needs of the community. They are responsible for:

  • how your area is policed
  • the police budget
  • the amount of Council Tax charged for the police
  • the information you get about what the local police are doing
  • appointing and dismissing the chief constable (the most senior police officer for the area)

In order to be able to vote at the election, you must be on the electoral register. If you’re not already registered, the easiest way to do this is by applying online.

Register to vote

The deadline to register in time to vote for the election in May is midnight on Tuesday 16 April 2024.

For information on the candidates visit www.choosemypcc.org.uk (after 5pm on Friday 5 April 2024)

How do I vote?

You can cast your vote in person, at the polling station, or you can apply to vote by post or proxy.

Voting at the polling station

Voter ID

The UK Government has introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station.

For more information, please visit the Voter ID page.

Voting by post

If you are unable to get to the polling station on polling day, or if you would prefer not to vote in person, you can apply to vote by post.

If you wish to vote by post for the local elections in May, we must receive your completed application by 5pm on Wednesday 17 April 2024.

The easiest way to apply is online.

Apply for a postal vote

Voting by proxy

Voting by proxy means that you appoint someone you trust to vote on your behalf. Voting by proxy can be useful if you can’t get to the polling station on election day, for example if you fall ill or you are abroad. 

  • If you already have a postal vote and wish to change to a proxy you must tell us by 5pm on Wednesday 17 April 2024.
  • If you wish to vote by proxy for the local elections in May, we must receive your completed application by 5pm on Wednesday 24 April 2024.
  • For more information visit the Electoral Commission website.

The PCC election in Devon and Cornwall with the Isles of Scilly is being co-ordinated by Plymouth City Council.

The Chief Executive of Plymouth City Council has been appointed Police Area Returning Officer (PARO) for the entire electoral area, with each of the local authorities within Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly organising the election process for their own areas in line with PARO directions.

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