Cleveland PCC 2021: The candidates who are standing

People living on Teesside will vote on 6 May to elect a police and crime commissioner (PCC) as well as voting in the Tees Valley mayor and local authority elections.

The elections were due to take place in May 2020 but were delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.

The first Cleveland PCC was appointed in November 2012.

PCCs are elected as representatives who work to ensure police forces in England and Wales are running effectively.

The four people standing are (listed alphabetically):

Represents Newport on Middlesbrough Borough Council and sits on the Cleveland Police and Crime Panel.

Represents West Dyke ward on Redcar and Cleveland Council.

The Labour group leader for Middlesbrough Council and represents the central ward.

Political advisor and former Redcar and Cleveland borough councillor.