'No plan for who takes on PCC powers in Wales'

DUNBOBBIN 'HELPING TO WORK OUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN POST AXED'

- By ALEC DOYLE Local Democracy Reporter

WHO takes on the responsibilities of Police and Crime Commissioners in Wales has still not yet been decided according to North Wales PCC Andy Dunbobbin.

Following the shock announcement last month that all PCCs across England and Wales would be scrapped by 2028, the UK Government said that the elected regional mayors or council leaders would absorb the job into their roles.

But in Wales - where all police forces cross multiple counties and there are no elected mayors there is currently no plan for how to replace PCCs.

"We still have a job to do and have no intention of scooting off into the sunset anytime soon," said Andy. "I've been elected to do a job. I thoroughly enjoy the work we do here and I remain focused on the role.

"For now I am still in a position where I'm able to influence change and how that would look for the future of the PCC model. The main thing for me is preserving public accountability.