Derbyshire Gets New Police and Crime Commissioner
Derbyshire has voted in a new Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) in a dramatic local election shake-up. Angelique Foster, the Conservative candidate, triumphed with over 149,000 votes, beating incumbent Hardyal Dhindsa who managed 117,564.
Conservative Challenger Ousts Five-Year Incumbent
Angelique Foster’s victory marks a major change after Dhindsa’s five years in office. The former PCC had been at the helm since 2016 but couldn’t hold on against Foster’s strong campaign.
Chief Constable Welcomes New PCC
Chief Constable Rachel Swann praised the election result and looked forward to working with Foster. She said:
“I look forward to working with Angelique following the announcement that she is to be Derbyshire’s new Police and Crime Commissioner. The PCC’s role of governance, scrutiny, budget setting, and working with partners and local communities is crucial and I know this is important to Ms Foster.”
Tributes to Outgoing Commissioner
The Chief Constable also paid tribute to Hardyal Dhindsa, thanking him for his dedication and passion. Swann added:
“He has worked tirelessly with the force and partners to help reduce crime in the county and make Derbyshire a safe place to work, live and visit.”
