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Councillor chosen as Conservative PCC candidate for Avon and Somerset

Thursday 14th February 2019 Bath Echo News Team Crime, Politics

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B&NES councillor Mark Shelford, who represents the Lyncombe ward in Bath, has been selected as the Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) candidate for Avon and Somerset.

Mark Shelford, with local party members after being selected as PCC candidate

Mark Shelford, a 32-year Army veteran, was chosen by local Conservative members following a series of three meetings in Bristol, Somerton and Bridgwater.

He will contest the next PCC election in May 2020, aiming to take the role from Independent Sue Mountstevens.

Mark’s priorities include fighting for a better deal for the police, probation and prison services, protecting and hopefully boosting officer numbers and working closely with sister organisations to tackle crime.

He also wants to focus on combatting drugs and rural crime, supporting vulnerable people and building closer links with hard-to-reach groups.

“I’m delighted and proud to be selected as the Conservative PCC candidate and I can’t wait to work hard on behalf of residents across Avon and Somerset,” said Mark, B&NES Council’s cabinet member for sustainability, resilience, highways and transport and the Conservative deputy group leader for Bath.

“The Conservatives are the party of law and order and I’ll be doing everything I can to work with the police, government and other partners to tackle crime and keep people safe.

“Local people are asking for more visible policing and it’s time for a change.

“As a retired Army officer, I have a good understanding of the challenges in protecting the public and property and am looking forward to supporting and championing the police in their work.”

The PCC is responsible for setting the strategic direction and budget for policing in Avon and Somerset, which comprises the council areas of Somerset, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Luke Hall, MP for Thornbury and Yate, said: “Mark has an excellent track record and will be a great champion for our police and residents across the large, diverse area that makes up Avon and Somerset.

“He is passionate and determined and will do his utmost to ensure we have the best possible police service to keep people safe.

“I look forward to working with Mark to secure his election in 2020.”

Mark joined the Army in 1981 and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2013, when he returned to Bath to set up a company specialising in training and simulation.

He is a member of the Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Panel, serving as chairman of the complaints committee. He is also a member of Avon Fire Authority.

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