Police & Crime Commissioner Election
May 2 2024

Our candidate is Councillor David Hancock.

The role of the Police and Crime Commissioners is to be the public’s voice in holding our police service to account. I have a wealth of experience in representing my local community. I’m currently in my third time as a District Councillor at North East Derbyshire District Council and, on an even more local level, in my second term as a Parish Councillor for Wingerworth and my fourth as a Parish Councillor for Tupton; so I’m used to working with our police at a real grassroots level.

My home is the semi-rural village of Tupton, between Clay Cross and Chesterfield; and, over the years I have worked in Chesterfield, Clay Cross and Derby City; so have first-hand experience of the very different issues that affect people and communities across the very different areas around Derbyshire.

I’m Derbyshire born and bred. I grew up in a council house to working class parents. My late father was a bricklayer and mum a cleaner. I left school straight after my O-levels and I’ve worked ever since. It’s an upbringing I’m proud of. I grew up in a community that shaped me into the person I am – to respect everyone, no matter what their background, financial status or education.

Our communities are built on diversity, and that diversity is their strength. As Liberal Democrats we respect everyone; and it is our responsibility to stand up for all of you. A healthy society is built on justice for everyone, and I commit to ensuring that we have that in Derbyshire.