ADAM Fox has been selected to stand as Labour’s Police and Crime Commissioner candidate for Essex in this May’s election.

Adam Fox was previously Deputy Leader of Colchester City Council and Labour Group Leader, having spent seven years as a councillor between 2016 and 2023. As Deputy Leader of the Council he had responsibility for the Local Economy and Council Transformation, liaising with local businesses, sitting on the North Essex Economic Board and prior to that was portfolio holder for housing.

He has previous experience of managing services that tackle drug and alcohol addiction and criminal activity, community engagement, supporting young people and victims of crime.

Adam’s background demonstrates that he will be a Police and Crime Commissioner with extensive experience and who will listen to what all of our communities have to say.

Adam is looking forward to setting out his priorities for policing in Essex over the coming months, which will include:

Visible neighbourhood policing
Tackling antisocial behaviour
Making town and city centres safe to visit
Preventing rural crime
Working with partners to stop male violence against women and girls

Speaking after his selection, Adam Fox said;

“All of us I’m sure know someone who has been a victim of a crime. The way we tackle crime and our priorities for safer communities have a huge impact.

As Essex’s Police and Crime Commissioner, I would put the priorities of our communities first.

I will work with residents, local businesses, community organisations and faith groups. I will always be accountable to the people of Essex.

“We must restore people’s faith in policing and develop a modern service that is both responsive and cost effective. I won’t rest until we have achieved that.”