Cambridgeshire PCC Sir Graham Bright not seeking re-election

Sir Graham Bright was elected to office in November 2012 as the first PCC for Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire's police and crime commissioner (PCC) has announced he will not stand for re-election.

Sir Graham Bright was elected to office in November 2012 as the first PCC for Cambridgeshire.

During his time in office, he made savings of £13m while maintaining the force's frontline officer numbers.

Sir Graham said: "This is a very demanding role and one which I do not feel I can commit myself to for another four years."

He added: "This is an immensely satisfying role and I have relished the challenges posed by the changes we have had to make."

"I will leave office in May 2016 with the constabulary in a strong position and with many long term programmes underway that will ensure a strong financial and operational footing in the future.

"While I will not be putting my feet up I am looking forward to spending more time with my wife and continuing to use my experience to provide advice and guidance to some of the other organisations I support."

The next PCC elections are due to be held on 5 May 2016.

The former MP was parliamentary private secretary to Prime Minister John Major.