Lenny Rolles for Kent and Medway Police and Crime Commissioner

I am proud to be the Labour Party candidate for the Kent and Medway Police and Crime Commissioner Election on May 2. I am a local resident born and living in Kent with my wife and daughter and have lived in various communities across the county for most of my life. I currently serve my community representing residents as an active local councillor in Gravesham for the last ten years, chairing local partnerships and acting as a trustee for local charities.

I have previously served as a cabinet member for several years, supporting the delivery of services to residents in our community. I have seen the damaging impact the Conservative cuts have had on our ability to provide the services our communities desperately need with policing and the prevention of crime in Kent suffering 14 years of Conservative austerity and eight years of a Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner.

We need a change. I hear the frustration from residents all the time, that they feel that anti-social behaviour is not tackled, and crimes are not investigated and this impacts the confidence that they have in Kent Police. This unfortunately does not reflect the true dedication and commitment that I know many police officers and support staff exhibit day in and day out for the benefit of our communities in Kent and Medway.