Norfolk Constabulary
Colonel Jamie Athill is the Conservative candidate. The PCC needs to be a tough, fair-minded person who will take a fresh and independent look at cutting bureaucracy, with a hands-on approach to identifying local priorities. 35 years of military experience has taught me that when times are difficult it is teamwork and innovation that deliver results, not infighting or living in the past. I share with many Norfolk people the values of personal responsibility, mutual respect, self-reliance and independent thought – and that we must make every penny count.
Stephen Bett, a former Conservative county councillor and former police authority chairman is standing as an independent candidate. Keeping Norfolk safe; keeping party politics out of policing; securing the financial future; and being firmly focused on what our community needs are what I will deliver.
Cllr James Joyce, a Norfolk county councillor and former Norfolk Police Authority member, is the Liberal Democrat candidate. James Joyce has been a member of the Norfolk Police Authority since 2005. (But has resigned to contest this election.) Serving on the Police Authority, James was the lead member for the introduction of Safer Neighbourhood Policing and Restorative Justice. For the past six years he has been the Chairman of Norfolk Crimestoppers.
Cllr Steve Morphew, former leader of Norwich City Council, is the Labour candidate. Peace of mind means feeling safe in your home and on your street. It is about policing, but also knowing how you can pay your bills, what happens when you hit hard times or fall ill. Norfolk is a relatively safe place – though that’s no consolation if you are a victim of crime. Keeping crime levels low, reducing fear of crime and creating communities where we can all live with peace of mind is my priority.
