Police and crime commissioner candidates: Who is standing in 2021?
Updated: May 6 2021, 5:46 ET
POLLING stations are open across Britain as millions turn up for local and mayoral elections.
But it is also a time where Police and Crime Commissioner elections take place. Here s what you need to know about the job and the candidates. Read our Elections 2021 live blog for the very latest updates
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Who is standing in my area?
The PPC elections cover police forces in England and Wales, but do not include the Metropolitan Police, Greater Manchester Police, West Yorkshire Police or the City of London Police.
You can find out who is standing to be PCC at choosemypcc.org.uk.
Scottish Parliament Pension Fund has £1million investment in fossil fuels
A freedom of information request revealed that the Scottish Parliamentâs pension fund has a £733,000 stake in BHP.
A freedom of information request revealed that the Scottish Parliamentâs pension fund has a £733,000 stake in BHP. (Image: Getty Images)
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Local election candidates 2021: Who is standing in my area?
Apr 8 2021, 8:55 ET
LOCAL elections scheduled take place last year in England and Wales were postponed when the coronavirus pandemic hit.
Voters will now head to polling stations on Thursday, May 6 to have their say.
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Which local council and mayoral elections are taking place on May 6?
There are 343 councils in England, but not every authority will be holding elections.
This is because elections take place in four-year cycles, so different councils hold polls in varying years.
The Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) said that “with two years worth of elections, it’s going to be ‘Super Thursday’.”