“I understand that Government has confirmed today that Police, Fire & Rescue and Crime Commissioners will be replaced in May 2028 with appointed Deputy Mayors in areas where elected Strategic Mayors are in place and by a Police & Fire Board in those areas where Mayoral elections are delayed.
This should ensure continued democratic oversight of local Police and Fire services and the focus on supporting victims and commissioning services to reduce offending and enhance community safety. My office does this effectively now and we will work towards a seamless transition to the new arrangements in 2028.
I will continue to perform my duties and hold Staffordshire Police and Staffordshire Fire & Rescue to account on behalf of residents.
We await further detail from Government.”
