The Cheshire Police Crime Commissioner said today it was “business as usual” despite an announcement that all Crime Commissioners will be scrapped from 2028.
The Government revealed the plan yesterday which is says was a “failed experiment” and would save £100 million.
Dan Price, Cheshire Police Crime Commissioner, said: “Following the announcement, I’d like to reassure all residents, commissioned services and partners across the county – and of course the officers and staff at Cheshire Constabulary – that it’s business as usual for the PCC in Cheshire.
“Nothing has changed and nothing will change until beyond May 2028.
“My team and I will continue the important work we are doing to protect victims, reduce crime, listen to the public and to modernise, all whilst continuing to hold the Chief Constable to account on behalf of the public in Cheshire.
“For more information on some of these amazing projects and vital scrutiny, please visit the Cheshire PCC website.”
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood called the system a “failed experiment” which was introduced 12 years ago with the aim of improving police accountability.
PCCs set an annual budget for their force, appoint chief constables and produce a policing plan.
The Government says when the Commissioners’ terms end in 2028 the role will move to an elected mayor or to council leaders.
Under devolution, Cheshire and Warrington will become a Combined Authority with plans to elect a Mayor in 2027.
Good riddance to him, what an absolute waste of everyone’s hard earned money