Jonathan Ash-Edwards
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jonathan Christopher Ash-Edwards (born 1986–87) is a British Conservative Party politician, and the Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner since May 2024, when he succeeded fellow Conservative David Lloyd.[1] He previously served as a Councillor on Mid Sussex District council[2] and as Leader of the Council from 2019 to 2023.[3] He lost his seat in the 2023 Mid Sussex District Council election.[3]
Jonathan Ash-Edwards | |
|---|---|
Ash-Edwards in 2019 | |
| Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner | |
| Assumed office 9 May 2024 | |
| Preceded by | David Lloyd |
| Leader of Mid Sussex District Council | |
| In office 22 May 2019 – 7 May 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Garry Wall |
| Succeeded by | Robert Egglston |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Conservative |
| Alma mater | Open University |
Early life
Ash-Edwards attended the Open University, and obtained a degree in Business Management.[4]
Political career
Ash-Edwards was elected to represent Haywards Heath's Heath Ward on Mid Sussex District Council in 2007,[5] at age 20, while continuing to study for his degree.[4] In 2019, Ash-Edwards switched to Lindfield ward.[6] From shortly after the 2019 Elections to 2023, Ash-Edwards served as Leader of Mid Sussex District Council. In 2023, Ash-Edwards was not re-elected.[3]
Shortly thereafter he moved to Hertfordshire,[2] to seek selection and election as the Conservative Party's candidate for Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner. In May 2024, he was elected to the role.[1]