Types of election

Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections are held every four years. The Police and Crime Commissioner is responsible for the police budget, holding the Chief Constable to account, voicing the concerns of the public and the overall goal of reducing crime.

Find out more about the work of the Gloucestershire Police and Crime Commissioner.

Who am I voting for?

Cheltenham is one of six authorities which votes for the Police and Crime Commissioner for the Gloucestershire police area.

How are the votes counted?

Police and Crime Commissioner elections previously used the Supplementary Vote (SV) system, where voters could choose a first and second choice vote. Now, voters will choose a single candidate on the ballot paper. This is the same system as UK Parliamentary elections and local elections in England.