Gary Godden
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Gary Anthony Godden (born June 1968) is a Labour Party politician, and the Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner, since May 2024.
Gary Godden | |
|---|---|
| Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner | |
| Assumed office 9 May 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Caroline Henry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 1968 (age 57) |
| Party | Labour |
Early life
Godden spent his formative years in Barnardo's care homes until he was adopted by his new parents at the age of seven.[1][2]
He is the adopted son of Tony Godden, the Principal from 1981 to 1986 of Gainsborough College of Further Education, where he grew up. He attempted to work as a male model in his teens.[3]
Career
He has lived in Nottinghamshire for over 25 years.[2]
With a career in public services for the NHS and the Police Service, Godden was a Police Officer for 15 years, working closely with the communities of Nottinghamshire.[4]
In the 2019 United Kingdom general election, he was the Labour candidate in Charnwood.[5]
In May 2024 he was elected Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner, beating the Tory incumbent Caroline Henry.[6]