Meet your PCC – Clare Moody
Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Clare Moody was elected as Labour PCC in 2024.
Meet your PCC – Clare Moody
Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Clare Moody was elected as Labour PCC in May 2024.
Key responsibilities
The PCC is responsible for setting the direction and budget for policing in Avon and Somerset.
This involves:
- Holding the police to account through the Chief Constable
- Being accountable to local people
- Setting the strategic direction and accountability for policing
- Setting policing priorities in consultation with communities
- Consulting, involving, and engaging with local people
Find out more about the PCC’s role.
Biography
Clare Moody brings a wealth of experience to the role of Avon and Somerset PCC.
With a background spanning various sectors, including serving as a Member of the European Parliament and working within No.10 Downing Street under Gordon Brown – as a Trade Union official for over 20 years, she has a deep understanding of public office accountability.
Prior to starting in the PCC role, Clare was co-CEO of an equality and human rights charity, Equally Ours.
These experiences have equipped Clare with the knowledge of institutional workings and effective problem-solving skills.
Priorities
In the start of Clare’s term as PCC, she will be focusing on getting out and about to hear from as many groups and individuals as possible across Avon and Somerset. She is committed to actively listening to the concerns and priorities of residents and will be running a public survey. Using these insights, Clare will create a comprehensive Police and Crime Plan to address the evolving challenges in policing and to deliver lasting solutions.
Meeting your PCC
You can meet your PCC at public forums and drop-in sessions which are held regularly across the police service area. Follow the OPCC social media accounts for regular updates.