I was born in south Yorkshire but moved to the local area at the age of 5, I moved down south to go to university and stayed to begin my career.

I moved to Lincolnshire back in 2015 as I wanted to be back in the heart of England to settle down and start a family.

I'm restoring an old Georgian/Victorian property in the central part of historic Grantham, that used to be flats, and putting it back to its original former glory.

I did my apprenticeship at RHP bearings in Newark and then went to Reading University, after which I started my career at Centrica Energy (owners of British Gas) Since then I've worked mainly in the private sector for different organisations as a consultant working primarily on greenfield sites to drive improvement programs.

I've previously not been involved in any politics, and I don't have an aspiration to be involved in politics going forward. For me politics is like wrestling with pigs; in the end you both get dirty but the pig is enjoying itself. I do not believe that the PPC role should be political.

I have done work and volunteered for different charities in the area but I'm not looking to virtual signal by making this list public. I've done what I have in the past to help as it's the right thing to do and I encourage all to spare some time to help in the local area even if its' just taking a walk outside your house and picking up litter.

I'm standing because I strongly believe the Lincolnshire public should be given the opportunity to elect someone to the position of PCC who isn't a politician. I have years of experience in the private sector improving organisations along with reducing costs and ensuing services and process are working to better standards.

I've made the following promises as part of my address:

Lincolnshire first – what's best for Lincolnshire is my only driver for this position regardless of my personal political views or party policy.

Transparency and visibility – I intend to give the public full visibility of the PCC role and activates to show that they are getting the best value for their money.

Accountability – I will hold Lincolnshire police force accountable for their actions and ensure that I am fully accountable to the public.

Efficient PCC and Policing – From the onset I will aim to Identify efficiencies to be made and drive improvements in the role of the PCC and the policing of Lincolnshire

When it comes to initial crime objectives for the county, the areas of personal concern for me are: youth crime/anti-social behaviour, dangerous drivers, rural crime, fly tipping, victim support, and reoffending rates.

Peter can be contacted via [email protected]

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