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Candidates confirmed for Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner election

Elections for the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner will be taking place on Thursday 2 May 2024. 

The candidates standing for election have been confirmed: 

• Jamie Bennett – Liberal Democrats
• Katy Bourne – Conservative Party
• Jonathan Christopher Kent – Green Party
• Paul Adrian Richards – Labour and Co-operative Party

Find out more about the 2024 Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner election.

You can find more information on the candidates, including their aims and proposals, by visiting the Choose My Police and Crime Commissioner website.

Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner

Police and Crime Commissioners ensure the policing needs of the community are met as effectively as possible and oversee how crime is tackled in your area. 

Find out more about the roles and responsibilities of the Police and Crime Comissioner. 

Number 6 bus service - 

message from Councillor Peter Atkinson

Hello all

I've been chasing Brighton and Hove bus company, via the council's Bus Strategy Programme Manager, for a reply to the latest e-correspondence on the reliability of the No 6 service. This is what they came back with:

Dear Cllr Atkinson

I have taken up your concerns with Brighton & Hove Buses and have received feedback from the Managing Director, Ed Wills who says

"This No 6 service is still below its pre covid timetable and we have recently been discussing options to improve frequency or look at other service improvements, but this will still be a way off as we are still in the early stages of planning.

Unfortunately some of the issues experienced are inevitably linked to the driver shortage we have been struggling with, but this is improving week on week as we have considerable numbers of new drivers entering service which has already made a big difference and, going into the new year, they are in a better position.

The Fox Way/Downs Park changes junction changes will also help with punctuality of the service and this is welcome."