AVON & Somerset’s Police and Crime Commissioner will be scrapped, the government has announced.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said in November that all PCCs across the country will be abolished in 2028.
She said the move will save the taxpayer “at least £100 million” and help to fund frontline officers.
Ms Mahmood said: “The introduction of police and crime commissioners by the last government was a failed experiment.
“I will introduce reforms so police are accountable to their local mayoralties or local councils. I would like to recognise the efforts of all current and former police and crime commissioners, and thank them. These individuals served their communities and will continue to do so until they have completed their current terms.”
The Home Office says public understanding of PCCs remains low, despite efforts to raise their profile, and two in every five people are unaware PCCs exist.
Avon & Somerset’s Labour PCC, Clare Moody, was elected in 2024, narrowly defeating Conservative Mark Shelford in an election that had a turnout of just over 23%.
Ms Moody said: “It is important to stress that this is not an immediate change. The current system remains in place until 2028, and all the important work under way, including commissioning vital support services, scrutinising police performance and building safer communities, continues as normal. The relationships and partnerships built across our communities remain central and will be maintained throughout any transition.”