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Candidates for the Warwickshire Police Force Area On 6th May, you will be able to vote for your police and crime commissioner. Find out who your local candidates are and how to vote
Contents About Police and Crime Commissioners 02 Louis William McMaster Adam Liberal Democrat 04 Henry Lu Reform UK 06 Philip Stanley Seccombe The Conservative Party Candidate 08 Ben Twomey Labour and Co-operative Party 10 Statement by the Police Area Returning Officer for Warwickshire 12
About Police and Crime
Commissioners
On 6th May, you will be able to vote for your Police and Crime
Commissioner (PCC). The role of the PCC is to be the voice of the
people and hold the police to account. Elections will be taking
place in England and Wales. In London, Greater Manchester
and West Yorkshire, there will be elections at the same time for
Mayors who exercise PCC functions.
PCCs are responsible for the totality of policing in their force area and aim
to cut crime and deliver an effective and efficient police service.
39 PCCs will be elected across England and Wales, of which 4 are also
responsible for overseeing the fire and rescue authority for their area and
are called Police, Fire and Crime Commissioners (PFCC) – these PFCCs
are found in Essex, Staffordshire, North Yorkshire and Northamptonshire).
There will also be 3 Mayors with PCC functions elected in London,
Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire.
PCCs are elected by you and aim to cut crime and hold the force to
account on behalf of the public. PCCs bring a public voice to policing,
and they do this by:
• engaging with the public and victims of crime to help set the policing
priorities for the area and consulting on their Police and Crime plans;
• ensuring the police force budget is spent where it matters most; and
• appointing the Chief Constable, holding them to account for delivery
of their objectives and if necessary, dismissing them.
Work with others
PCCs, PFCCs and Mayors who exercise PCC functions also work with
your council and other organisations to promote and enable joined up
working on community safety and criminal justice.
The PCC, PFCC or Mayor who exercises PCC functions does not ‘run’
the police force or fire service. Chief Constables and Chief Fire Officers
are operationally independent, and they are responsible for the day to day
operations of the police, but they are accountable to the public via the
Police and Crime Commissioner.
02PCCs, PFCCs and Mayors who exercise PCC functions are single,
directly elected individuals ensuring the public are protected, providing
greater opportunities for collaboration and more effective scrutiny of
public services.
They ensure that there is an effective policing contribution to national
partnership arrangements to protect the public from other national and
cross-boundary threats.
Represent the entire community
PCCs, PFCCs and Combined Authority Mayors who exercise PCC
functions are required to swear an oath of impartiality when they are
elected to office.
The oath is designed so that they can publicly set out their commitment
to: serve all of the people in their police force area; act with integrity and
diligence; give a voice to the public; act with transparency so that they
may be effectively held to account; and not interfere with the operational
independence of police officers.
Find your candidate
This booklet contains information on the candidates standing for election
in the Warwickshire police force area. You can also order a copy of this
booklet in the following formats: large print, braille and audio.
To place your order visit www.choosemypcc.org.uk
or call 0808 196 2170.
About your vote
You need to be registered to be able to vote.
If you are not registered visit www.gov.uk/register-to-vote or contact
your local council.
If you are registered, and eligible to vote you can either vote in person at
a polling station, by post, or by proxy (allowing someone you trust to vote
on your behalf).
In this election you can vote for a first and second preference of who you
want to win.
For more information about your vote and other elections taking place on
6th May visit www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter
03Louis William McMaster Adam
Liberal Democrat
Election statement:
Putting the community at the heart of policing
Preventing crime and ensuring people feel safe is crucial to
us all. We all benefit from good policing. As Police and Crime
Commissioner Louis Adam would work to ensure a police
force that is fit for the 21st century, in which police officers
feel valued and able to focus on cutting crime and protecting
people.
In Warwickshire the main focus of the Commissioner
should be to:
• Protect the numbers of police officers and community
support officers (PCSOs), whilst increasing police
neighbourhood visibility.
• Work closely with a broad range of partners, from youth
services, social services and community groups to
schools, the NHS and mental wellbeing professionals.
• Ensure transparency and accountability in the service.
• Make sure that people feel safe to report crime and that
their voices are heard.
04• Ensure value for money. As a small force Warwickshire
should share services with other forces on as wide a basis
as possible, both to reduce costs and ensure that the
force is able to resource the specialised services that a
modern police force needs.
We need a Commissioner who can represent all the people in
this area and who backs research and training for our officers
to support a well-run modern police service, with positive
changes that work for everyone.
Louis and his wife live in Long Itchington, Warwickshire,
close to where he grew up. He is a Structural Engineer in the
construction industry and is a district councillor and previous
Parliamentary Candidate in Warwick & Leamington in the 2019
General Election.
Building Confidence, Fairness and Trust
Statement prepared by the election agent: Richard Vos, 55
Ely Street, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6LN.
Contact Details
Website: https://warkslibdems.mycouncillor.org.uk/
Email: louis.adam.libdems@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/LibDemLouisAdam
Twitter: @LouisWMAdam Phone: 01789 295 970
05Henry Lu
Reform UK
Election statement:
I am a law graduate, chartered management accountant and
have a doctorate in engineering. I am not a career politician.
This country has given me many opportunities and I would like
to contribute back to it as your police and crime commissioner
promoting public accountability and community safety.
In preparation for this, I have been an adviser with my local
Citizens Advice South Warwickshire, helping vulnerable
citizens to exercise their rights and obligations and to access
justice. I have also been an institutional mentor, guiding
engineers and accountants, having been awarded two
professional chartered statuses in 1986 and 2012. Finally, I
assisted a pension scheme trustee board in Warwick, the
conclusion of which was a £2bn longevity swap to provide a
sustainable long-term income for members.
As an adviser at Citizens Advice since 2012, I am acutely
aware of challenges facing local residents including violent
crime, antisocial behaviour, cybercrime, and most recently
county drug lines, the first two being the most frequently
committed crimes, totalling over 2000 cases every month
since February 2018 in Warwickshire.
Whilst recognising that the PCC’s role is about police and
crime, I believe it must also be about public accountability and
community engagement. I therefore commit to representing
06the views of the public of Warwickshire, influencing policing
decisions and priorities, ensuring that they are getting value
for money for the service they need, and ultimately, in creating
an environment in which the community is safe and feels safe.
If elected, I will work every day of the term to bring about a
safer and more harmonious community in which we can all
be proud to live, making the people sovereign beyond each
election cycle, and ultimately, changing politics for good.
Prepared by Henry Lu – Candidate 20 Tavern Lane, Stratford
Upon Avon, Warwickshire CV37 9HE
Contact Details
Henry.lu@reformparty.uk
07Philip Stanley Seccombe
The Conservative Party Candidate
Election statement:
I was first elected in 2016 and have spent 5 years delivering
my manifesto pledges.
Together we have put victims and survivors of crime at the
heart of police response, re-equipped the force with up to
date smart phones, body-worn video and new vehicles. Police
numbers have risen from under 800 to over 1,000 in the last 2
years. Patrols, road policing, Safer Neighbourhood Teams and
investigators have all been strengthened.
If re-elected I will work to improve the Force still further;
tackling crime with more officers and more Special
Constables.
Crime levels are lower than when I was elected, but we need
to do more. I am determined to make Warwickshire safe
and with your support we can work together to make your
community even safer.
Overall crime has fallen during the last year as a result of
increased funding and the pandemic. House burglaries,
violent and vehicle crime have all fallen significantly and I
intend for this to continue.
08I persuaded the Chief Constable to set up a Rural Crime
Team. This year we have doubled the Team to protect our
villages and make our rural areas safer.
I am committed to making our Safer Neighbourhood Teams
engage with YOU; using local knowledge to help solve local
problems and to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.
An extra £500,000 is being invested to reduce the number
of serious incidents for example by educating younger
drivers about the dangers of using a mobile phone and
tackling speeding.
Grants have been awarded to support victims of domestic
abuse, child sexual exploitation and violent crime. The needs
of ALL VICTIMS are always at the forefront of everything
we do.
Prepared by Alexander Hall on behalf of Philip Seccombe all
at 3 Trinity Street, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 6BL
Contact Details:
philipseccombe.co.uk
07773 326046
philipseccombe0@gmail.com
@philipseccombe
www.facebook.com/Seccombephilip
09Ben Twomey
Labour and Co-operative Party
Election statement:
Did you know that every single one of Warwickshire’s
Domestic Abuse Risk Officers was laid off this year?
That’s over 70 years’ policing experience lost.
Even after over 1,000 local people voiced their opposition,
our calls to protect victims and support our key workers
were ignored.
Many new police officers promised by the Government are
now stuck behind desks to cover for cuts to dozens of staff.
With council tax up for the fourth year in a row, you are paying
more and getting less.
I’m Ben Twomey and I’m standing as your Labour and
Co‑operative Party candidate for Police and Crime
Commissioner. I live in the county and grew up here, so
I understand the issues we face locally.
In every year since the last election, crime has risen while
victims have reported feeling less satisfied. Local people
deserve better.
I have a plan to make us safer by putting police officers back
on the beat, placing victims at the heart of my work, and
creating new youth and community groups. I will appoint
10Warwickshire’s first ever Victims’ Commissioner to give
victims of crime a voice, and share the powers of the Police
Commissioner with local people.
I am not running in this election to speak for you, but to stand
with you.
I stand with residents who are calling for a proper review of
street lighting in the county.
I stand with the local teachers trying to save the Marle Hall
Centre for Outdoor Learning.
I stand with bereaved parents fighting for justice after their
children were killed on our roads.
And if I’m elected on 6th May, I’ll stand with you too.
Statement prepared by the Election Agent Benjamin Wesson
of 16 Wasdale Close, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire,
CV32 6NF.
Contact Details:
www.ben-twomey.co.uk
BenTwomeyUK@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/BenTwomeyUK
11Statement by the Police Area
Returning Officer for
Warwickshire
This booklet contains more information about those candidates (where
provided) and other information useful to voters. The information provided
by a candidate is their responsibility, and may not reflect the opinions of
myself or my council.
As Police Area Returning Officer I am responsible for coordinating the
election and announcing the result in Warwickshire.
Police and Crime Commissioner Elections will be held in Warwickshire on
6th May 2021; the candidates standing in that election, alphabetically by
surname (as they will appear on the ballot paper), are:
• ADAM, Louis William McMaster – Liberal Democrat
• LU, Henry – Reform UK
• SECCOMBE, Philip Stanley – The Conservative Party Candidate
• TWOMEY, Ben – Labour and Co-operative Party
I can be contacted at:
Christopher Elliott
Warwick District Council, Riverside House, Milverton Hill,
Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 5HZ
Email: PARO@warwickdc.gov.uk
Phone Number: 01926 456105
Website: www.warwickdc.gov.uk/localelections2021
12This booklet is printed on 100% recycled paper. When you have finished with this, please recycle it. This is published by: The Minister for the Cabinet Office, 70 Whitehall, London SW1A 2AS PCC_WARW_BKT
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