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Police and crime commissioners to be scrapped
Police and crime commissioners in England and Wales will be abolished, the government has announced.
The elected officials were first introduced in 2012 and their responsibilities include setting budgets for their police forces and appointing the most senior officer – the chief constable – for their area.
Ministers plan to abolish the role in 2028 when the next elections are set to be held to save at least £100 million and help fund neighbourhood policing.
Instead, mayors and council leaders will take up the responsibilities of policing arrangements.
Policing minister Sarah Jones announced the move in the Commons on Thursday.
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https://www.itv.com/news/2025-11-13/police-and-crime-commissioners-to-be-scrappedAnd not before time. I trust the local taxpayers will see their council tax bills fall to compensate.
