Election of a Police and Crime Commissioner for the West Mercia Police Area will take place on Thursday 2 May 2024
Today (Tuesday 19 March), notice has been given of the forthcoming election of a Police and Crime Commissioner for the West Mercia Police Area, to take place on Thursday 2 May 2024.
The West Mercia Police Area is divided into four localities covering Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire, and Telford and Wrekin, and covers the following nine local authority areas:
- Bromsgrove
- Herefordshire
- Malvern Hills
- Redditch
- Shropshire
- Telford & Wrekin
- Worcester
- Wychavon
- Wyre Forest
David Sidaway, Chief Executive of Telford & Wrekin Council and Returning Officer for the borough, has been appointed as the Police Area Returning Officer for West Mercia in 2024. The Police Area Returning Officer is responsible for the overall conduct of the election of a Police and Crime Commissioner in the Police Area.
Potential candidates for the role of Police and Crime Commissioner can submit nomination papers on working days between 10am Wednesday 20 March 2024 and 4pm on Friday 5 April 2024 at Telford & Wrekin Council’s offices at Darby House, Lawn Central, Telford, and can find more information on the council’s website.
If the election is contested, the poll will take place on Thursday 2 May 2024.
New voter legislation means that electors will need to show Voter ID at a Police & Crime Commissioner election for the first time this year. The council is urging people to ensure they have suitable ID.
David Sidaway, Police Area Returning Officer for West Mercia, said:
“Following the government’s introduction of new legislation concerning Voter ID, proxy voting and other matters relating to elections, I would encourage everyone to visit www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID ahead of polling day so that they’re aware of any changes that might affect them. The site also includes useful information about registering to vote.”
Information – including how to obtain and submit nominations papers – and official notices regarding the Police and Crime Commissioner elections, both before and after the poll will be published at https://www.telford.gov.uk/info/20107/elections/6676/police_and_crime_commissioner_elections_2024
For more information on the Police and Crime Commissioner’s office, please visit the West Mercia PCC website.