Cumbria Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner
The Cumbria Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner is the police, fire and crime commissioner, an elected official tasked with setting out the way crime is tackled by Cumbria Police in the English ceremonial county of Cumbria. The post was created in November 2012, as Cumbria Police and Crime Commissioner following an election held on 15 November 2012, and replaced the Cumbria Police Authority. Richard Rhodes was the first Cumbria Police and Crime Commissioner.[1]
| Cumbria Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Police, fire and crime commissioner of Cumbria Police and Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service | |
| Reports to | Cumbria Police and Crime Panel |
| Appointer | Electorate of Cumbria |
| Term length | Four years |
| Constituting instrument | Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 |
| Precursor | Cumbria Police Authority |
| Inaugural holder | Richard Rhodes |
| Formation | 22 November 2012 |
| Deputy | Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner |
| Salary | £66,300 |
| Website | https://cumbria-pcc.gov.uk |
The current incumbent is Peter McCall, who represents the Conservative Party.[2]
On 1 April 2023, the commissioner took on responsibility for Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service’s governance following the abolition of Cumbria County Council.[3]
List of Cumbria Police, Fire and Crime Commissioners
| Name | Political party | Dates in office |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Rhodes | Conservative Party | 22 November 2012 to 11 May 2016 (no fire responsibility) |
| Peter McCall | Conservative Party | 12 May 2016 to present (no fire responsibility until April 2023) |
References
- "Richard Rhodes elected for Conservatives". BBC News.
- "Conservative Peter McCall elected Cumbria's Police and Crime Commissioner". BBC News.
- Milligan, Laura (4 April 2023). "PCC officially takes on responsibility for Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service's governance". Cumbria Police and Crime Commissioner. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
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