🗳️ Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire

This election was held on Thursday 2 May 2024.

• 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.

   

  Learn more:

  • Short summary of PCC powers from GOV.UK
  • Detailed explanation from the Institute for Government

  Visit the official election website.

4 candidates stood in the Gloucestershire Constabulary Police force area.

Ballot Papers Issued	146,347
Spoilt Ballots	1,851
Turnout	29%

• Chris Nelson

  🌟 Elected

  Conservative and Unionist Party
  47,838 votes

  

• Martin John Surl

  Liberal Democrats
  46,352 votes

  

• Ashley Smith

  Labour and Co-operative Party
  35,069 votes

  

• Matthew James Randolph

  Independent
  15,240 votes