PCC Elections 2024
Matthew Barber re-elected as Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley
The Conservative candidate achieved 144,092 of votes cast in the election held on Thursday 2 May.
Speaking following the declaration of the results, Matthew said: “I am delighted to have been re-elected as the Police and Crime Commissioner for the Thames Valley.
“Over the past three years, I have worked with the brilliant officers and staff at Thames Valley Police to deliver tangible outcomes our communities can be proud of – a record number of police officers with the number in neighbourhood roles doubled, burglary rates below pre-pandemic levels, knife crime down 13% thanks, in part, to Operation Deter and a zero-tolerance approach to knife possession, the creation of a dedicated Rural Crime Taskforce and the launch of strategy to combat retail crime.
“But I know there is more to do. I campaigned on a platform of continuing to expand neighbourhood policing, protecting communities, people and property. I look forward to taking this plan forward and making Thames Valley a safer place for us all.”
West Berkshire Council have produced the following video which includes the PCC declaration and signing of the oath:
In the run up to the PCC Elections, Nigel Lynne (Police Area Returning Officer) joined Kennet Radio to discuss the elections process in the Thames Valley:
Discussing the elections process on Kennet Radio, Nigel Lynne (Police Area Returning Officer)
For full results, visit the West Berkshire Council website.
About the 2024 Elections
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections for England and Wales took place on Thursday 2nd May 2024.
The normal term of office for the PCC elected in May 2024 is four years. Accordingly, the term of office of the current PCC runs until Wednesday 8th May 2024 and the new PCC’s term will run from Thursday 9th May 2024.
A video from the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) sets out some helpful information relating to the role of the PCC in the Thames Valley area:
Police Area Returning Officer (PARO)
The overall responsibility for the conduct of an election sits with the designated PARO, as set out in the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act (2011).
They are responsible for giving notice of the election, managing the nomination process, overseeing the conduct of the poll, as well as the calculation and declaration of the result.
The Minister of State of the Cabinet Office formally designated West Berkshire Council to provide the appropriate PARO to conduct the 2024 PCC election for the police area of Thames Valley. The PARO for the Thames Valley Police area was Nigel Lynn.
Freedom of Information (FOI) requests
For more information on Freedom of Information (FOI) requests made during the 2024 PCC Election, please visit the Archive webpage.