Tag Archives: Police and Crime Commissioner

Conservative ‘primary’ in Avon and Somerset

Posted on 02/02/2012 by samchapman

This is Bristol reports that the city’s Conservatives are thinking of choosing candidates by means of an ‘open primary’ – a meeting whereby voters get to come and listen to the contenders. Actually that’s not a primary at all – … Continue reading →

Posted in Media coverage, Selecting Candidates | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Peter Walker fires first shot of the North Yorkshire campaign

Posted on 02/02/2012 by samchapman

Former Deputy Chief Constable Peter Walker looks to have launched his campaign on ConservativeHome, although he has also already established a website. Mr Walker criticises the size of the Force’s HR Department, and the recruitment of an extra Assistant Chief … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaigns, Media coverage | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Guardian Questions for potential PCCs

Posted on 31/01/2012 by samchapman

The Guardian have an article by Jon Harvey, a Buckingham Town Councillor, giving 10 questions to ask PCCs. Apparently any worth their salt should be able to answer them. Some are a little curious, others require some speculation. Question 9 … Continue reading →

Posted in Media coverage | Tagged , | 1 Comment

TopOfTheCops.com hits the web

Posted on 29/01/2012 by samchapman

It’s like waiting for a baby, if for no other reason that it will be 9 months before the first Police and Crime Commissioners are born. TopOfTheCops.com is for everyone that wants to keep an eye on developments, from the … Continue reading →

Posted in Resources | Tagged | 2 Comments