Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner Candidate Katy Bourne is asking people in Crawley to share their views.

Katy, who hopes to be Sussex’s first commissioner after elections in November, will be holding a public meeting at the Civic Hall in The Boulevard from 7pm until 8.30pm on Thursday 18 October

The Oriel High School Governor and Mid Sussex District Councillor, who lives with her family in Ansty, will be discussing local issues in advance of the country’s first election to the post next month.

The role of Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has been introduced to bring democratic accountability to England’s policing.

The PCC will replace the existing police authority and has a larger remit, which includes community safety and crime prevention. All residents on the electoral roll can vote for their chosen candidate for this key position on November 15 and Katy has been selected to represent the Conservative Party in Sussex.

Katy said: “My absolute priority is to ensure we are all ‘Safer in Sussex’ by cutting crime and catching more criminals. I intend to put victims back at the heart of the Criminal Justice System, tackle anti-social behaviour and domestic violence and ensure residents can see value for money from our police force.

“I want visible and effective policing in every neighbourhood, so meeting residents to hear their views is vital.”