Candidates announced in police and crime commissioner elections

Four candidates have been nominated to contest the election on Thursday 5 May.

The nominations are (in alphabetical order):

Laetisia Carter (Labour); John Howson (Liberal Democrat); Anthony Stansfeld (Conservative); and Lea Trainer (UK Independence Party (UKIP)).

Each elector in the Thames Valley Police area has the opportunity to vote for the candidate that they would like to see represent their area.

Residents who have not yet registered to vote must do so before 18 April at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

For more information on standing as a candidate in any of the elections visit www.cherwell.gov.uk

Alternatively call 01295 227005 or email [email protected]