A well-known face in Street will be one of the four candidates standing in the upcoming election for Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner.

Heather Shearer is standing as the Liberal Democrat candidate in the election taking place on May 6 to see who will follow Sue Mountstevens in the role.

Heather is vice-chair of Somerset's Police and Crime Panel, the Mendip district councillor with special responsibility for community health and safety and a member of the Safer Somerset Partnership.

She says she will bring a wealth of experience and passion to the role of Police and Crime Commissioner, in a rural county which faces many diverse challenges.

"I know people in Somerset want to see more police in our communities," said Heather.

"Our police and criminal justice systems are stretched to the limit after years of cuts.

"I'm determined to ensure taxpayers' money is used effectively to protect all residents, whether in rural or urban communities. Crime prevention and building safer communities is my absolute focus."

Heather is also a parish councillor and is involved with the Street Community Support Group that has brought help directly to vulnerable residents during the pandemic.

Also standing for election are Kerry Barker (Labour), Mark Shelford (Conservative) and John Smith (independent).