AN election to choose the next police and crime commissioner (PFCC) for Essex will take place on 2 May.
The PFCC’s role is to hold the local police and fire services to account, setting budgets and deciding how much council tax precept to charge.
Following a law change last year, people who vote in person on 2 May will have to remember to bring a form of photo ID with them.
The candidates are:
Roger Hirst: Conservatives
Adam Fox: Labour
Kieron Franks: Lib Dem
Robin Tilbrook: English Democrats
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