CANDIDATES vying to become the region’s first police commissioners are set to go head-to-head next week (October 22, 24, 25).
Hustings events ahead of November 15’s elections for the region’s first Police and Crime Commissioners are being organised by the North East Women’s Network.
Candidates for the Northumbria post will attend a debate in Central Square, Forth Street, Newcastle, on Monday (October 22) from 1.30pm to 3pm. The chair will be campaigning journalist and author Beatrix Campbell.
A Cleveland Police event will be held at the George Hardwick Foundation, Bishopton Lane, Stockton, on Wednesday (October 24) from 2pm to 3.30pm.
A Durham Police event will be held at Alington House Community Centre, North Bailey, Durham City, on Thursday (October 25) from 6pm to 7.30pm. The chair will be feminist and co-founder of Justice for Women Julie Bindel.
The North East Women’s Network is asking all candidates to pledge to take action on women’s safety and take a zero tolerance approach to all forms of violence against women and girls.
Entry to the debates is free and open to all.
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