THERE are just three weeks left to register to vote to have your say on who will become the first elected police and crime commissioner in Essex.
On November 15 the people of Essex will go to the polls to pick the man or woman they want to become the most powerful politician in the county, who will have the power to hire and fire the force's chief constable, set policing priorities and command an £80,000-a-year salary.
And in order for you to be as fully informed about the candidates running for this top job, the Chronicle is teaming up with Anglia Ruskin University to host a hustings on October 31.
Chairing the event will be Anglia Ruskin's deputy vice-chancellor, Professor Alan Sibbald.
He said: "The new role of police and crime commissioner has far-reaching powers and it is therefore vital that the public are fully engaged with next month's election.
"The hustings at Anglia Ruskin on October 31 will give the people of Essex an excellent opportunity to discover more about the policies and personalities of the candidates involved."
The event is open to all members of the public and admission is free, based on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Guests are asked to arrive at the university's Lord Ashcroft building at 6.45pm on October 3.
For further information, call the Chronicle newsdesk on 01245 602700.
