Police and Crime Commissioner election candidates

The previous Police and Crime Commissioner election took place on 6 May 2021 but, as the elected Conservative candidate was unable to take office due to a previous driving conviction. The Electoral Commission guidance says PCC candidates cannot stand for election if they have been convicted of an offence punishable with a prison sentence, the election now has to be re-held.

The candidates for the election, which will take place on 19 August, are:

- Junab Ali - Labour & Co-operative

- Julian Malins - Reform UK

- Brian Mathew - Liberal Democrat

- Mike Rees - Independent

- Philip Wilkinson - Conservative

Those who wish to vote by post and haven't done so before need to get their applications in by 5pm on 4 August. Alternatively, people can nominate someone to vote on their behalf; applications for this must be received by 11 August at 5pm.

The polls will be open from 7am until 10pm. Poll cards will be posted out later this month, and these will include details of the local polling station. Many of the polling stations used in May's election will be available again, but some will be different.

Terence Herbert, Police Area Returning Officer, said: "We know this election is in the middle of summer and people might have plans, or be self-isolating. If that's the case we urge that people apply for a postal vote if they haven't already done so and make sure they are able to have their say in an election that will have an impact on the day to day lives of residents."

More information about the election can be found at www.wiltshire.gov.uk/elections-pcc

More information about the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon can be found at www.wiltshire-pcc.gov.uk/