Hull City Council and region's PCC candidates announced

Voting to elect local councillors and a police and crime commissioner takes place on 2 May 2024

The candidates standing in this year's local elections in Hull and for the region's police and crime commissioner (PCC) have been announced.

A total of 75 candidates are set to contest 19 out of Hull City Council's 21 wards. No polls are taking place in Central or Pickering wards this year.

The candidates vying for the role of PCC are Conservative Jonathan Evison, Liberal Democrat Bob Morgan and Labour's Simon O'Rourke.

Voting takes place on 2 May 2024.

These are the last local elections before the next general election.

The Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats are fielding candidates in every ward.

Candidates are also standing for the Greens, Reform UK, the Trade Union and Socialist Coalition (TUSC), the Yorkshire Party and as independents in some wards, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service,

Voters will also elect a PCC, whose duties include appointing the chief constable, setting the police budget and deciding how much council tax precept to charge.

The PCC is answerable to the public and is responsible for setting the police and crime plan.

The commissioner is also expected to maintain safety within the community and reduce crime through means such as outreach programmes, including knife-crime prevention workshops.

The role was introduced under the Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government.

A full list of candidates standing for election is available to view on the city council's website.