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'''Stephen Graham Mold''' (born January 1968) is an English [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] politician who served as the [[Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner|Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire]] from 2016 to 2024. He was [[2016 England and Wales police and crime commissioner elections|elected]] to the post on 5 May 2016, succeeding the previous incumbent, [[Adam Simmonds]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Sam |last=Wildman |url=http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/top-stories/stephen-mold-declared-new-northamptonshire-police-and-crime-commissioner-1-7369567 |title=Stephen Mold declared new Northamptonshire Police and Crime Commissioner |newspaper=Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph |publisher=Johnston Press |date=6 May 2016 |access-date=10 June 2016}}</ref> He was re-elected in 2021.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-57056759 |title=Elections 2021: Tories win Northamptonshire police commissioner vote |publisher=BBC |date=10 May 2021 |access-date=27 July 2023}}</ref> he was succeed my [[Danielle Stone (police commissioner)|Danielle Stone]] after not standing in the election.
'''Stephen Graham Mold''' (born January 1968) is an English [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] politician who served as the [[Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner|Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire]] from 2016 to 2024. He was [[2016 England and Wales police and crime commissioner elections|elected]] to the post on 5 May 2016, succeeding the previous incumbent, [[Adam Simmonds]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Sam |last=Wildman |url=http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/top-stories/stephen-mold-declared-new-northamptonshire-police-and-crime-commissioner-1-7369567 |title=Stephen Mold declared new Northamptonshire Police and Crime Commissioner |newspaper=Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph |publisher=Johnston Press |date=6 May 2016 |access-date=10 June 2016}}</ref> He was re-elected in [[2021 England and Wales police and crime commissioner elections|2021]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-57056759 |title=Elections 2021: Tories win Northamptonshire police commissioner vote |publisher=BBC |date=10 May 2021 |access-date=27 July 2023}}</ref> He was succeeded by [[Danielle Stone (police commissioner)|Danielle Stone]], the [[Labour and Co-operative Party]] candidate, after he did not stand in the [[2024 England and Wales police and crime commissioner elections|2024 election]].


==Early Life and Education==
==Early life==
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Stephen Mold was born and raised in the United Kingdom. His educational background includes studies in business and management. Mold had a career in the private sector, focusing on technology, leadership and management.{{cn|date=September 2024}}


In the [[2010 United Kingdom general election|2010 general election]], he was the Conservative candidate for [[Derby North (UK Parliament constituency)|Derby North]], losing by 613 votes.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/election2010/results/constituency/b34.stm |title=BBC News – Election 2010 – Constituency – Derby North |website=news.bbc.co.uk}}</ref> He had stood unsuccessfully in the [[2007 Northampton Borough Council election]]. He was elected as a district councillor in [[South Northamptonshire]] in [[2015 South Northamptonshire District Council election|2015]] but resigned in 2016 after he was elected as police and crime commissioner.<ref>{{cite news |title=Northamptonshire's Police and crime commissioner steps down from council seat |url=https://www.daventryexpress.co.uk/news/northamptonshires-police-and-crime-commissioner-steps-down-from-council-seat-769533 |access-date=19 September 2024 |work=Daventry Express |date=16 August 2016}}</ref>
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Stephen Mold was born and raised in the United Kingdom. His educational background includes studies in business and management, laying a strong foundation for his future career in public service. He has a passion for community service and leadership, which has driven his various professional pursuits.


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==Election and mandate==
==Career Before Public Service==
Mold was elected as the Police and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) for Northamptonshire in May 2016.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2016-36017930 | title=Conservative Stephen Mold elected Northants PCC | work=BBC News | date=11 April 2016 }}</ref> He was re-elected in May 2021.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-57056759 | title=Elections 2021: Tories win Northamptonshire police commissioner vote | work=BBC News | date=10 May 2021 }}</ref> On 1 January 2019, governance of the [[Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service]] (NFRS) transferred to Mold as the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner after the Home Secretary approved the Local Business Case to transfer governance arrangements from [[Northamptonshire County Council]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.northantsfire.gov.uk/transparency/ | title=Transparency – Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service }}</ref>

Before entering the public sector, Mold had a successful career in the private sector, focusing on technology, leadership and management. His experience in strategic planning and operational management provided him with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of public administration and governance.
Police, Fire, and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire

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==Election and Mandate==

Stephen Mold was elected as the Police, Fire, and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) for Northamptonshire in May 2016. He was re-elected in May 2021, demonstrating strong community support for his initiatives and leadership. As PFCC, Mold was responsible for ensuring that the police and fire services in Northamptonshire are effective, efficient, and accountable to the public.


==Controversies==
==Controversies==
As PFCC, Mold purchased a building for use as a repair facility for police and fire service vehicles. Purchased for £3.3 million in 2021, the office of the PFCC spent a further £1.3 million on VAT, stamp duty, and design work. In 2023 the building was put up for sale at a loss.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-65881485 |title=Northants police commissioner's £3.3m unused building to be sold at a loss |publisher=BBC |date=13 June 2023 |access-date=27 July 2023}}</ref>
As PFCC, Mold purchased a building at [[Earls Barton]] for use as a repair facility for police and fire service vehicles. Purchased for £3.3 million in 2021, the office of the PFCC spent a further £1.3 million on VAT, stamp duty, and design work. In 2023 the building was put up for sale at a loss.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-65881485 |title=Northants police commissioner's £3.3m unused building to be sold at a loss |publisher=BBC |date=13 June 2023 |access-date=27 July 2023}}</ref> The aborted project wasted almost £400,000.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ward |first1=Sarah |title=Exclusive: Disgraced police commissioner’s aborted garage workshop project wastes almost £400,000 |access-date=19 September 2024 |work=NN Journal |date=19 September 2024 |url=https://www.nnjournal.co.uk/p/exclusive-disgraced-police-commissioners}}</ref>


In July 2023, Mold appointed Nicci Marzec to the position of Interim Fire Chief for Northamptonshire following the resignation of Mark Jones. The appointment was criticised by the Fire Brigades Union due to Marzec's lack of "operational understanding of the role".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-66233266 |title=Union calls on Northamptonshire PFCC to resign after interim fire chief quits |publisher=BBC |date=18 July 2023 |access-date=27 July 2023}}</ref> Marzec stood down after ten days in office, with Mold citing that their "friendship" had "become the story".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-66188191 |title=Nicci Marzec: Interim fire chief steps down amid friendship speculation |publisher=BBC |date=17 July 2023 |access-date=27 July 2023}}</ref> However, other media outlets reported that the two are in a "long term relationship", forcing Mold to issue a denial.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0g25s01l |title=Stephen Mold: "I'm not in a relationship with Nicci Marzec" |publisher=BBC |date=21 July 2023 |access-date=27 July 2023}}</ref>
In July 2023, Mold appointed Nicci Marzec to the position of interim fire chief for Northamptonshire following the resignation of Mark Jones. The appointment was criticised by the [[Fire Brigades Union]] due to Marzec's lack of "operational understanding of the role".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-66233266 |title=Union calls on Northamptonshire PFCC to resign after interim fire chief quits |publisher=BBC |date=18 July 2023 |access-date=27 July 2023}}</ref> Marzec stood down after ten days in office, with Mold citing that their "friendship" had "become the story".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-66188191 |title=Nicci Marzec: Interim fire chief steps down amid friendship speculation |publisher=BBC |date=17 July 2023 |access-date=27 July 2023}}</ref> However, other media outlets reported that the two were in a long-term relationship, forcing Mold to issue a denial.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0g25s01l |title=Stephen Mold: "I'm not in a relationship with Nicci Marzec" |publisher=BBC |date=21 July 2023 |access-date=27 July 2023}}</ref>


In March 2024, Mold announced he would not stand for re-election in the upcoming may election, after a scandal where he used a sexist slur against the new Fire Chief for Northamptonshire <ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-68581595 | title= Northants commissioner Stephen Mold 'will not stand again'| publisher=BBC |date=16 March 2024 | access-date=20 March 2024}}</ref>
In March 2024, Mold announced he would not stand for re-election in the [[2024 England and Wales police and crime commissioner elections|upcoming May election]], after a scandal where he used a sexist slur against the new fire chief for Northamptonshire <ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-68581595 | title= Northants commissioner Stephen Mold 'will not stand again'| publisher=BBC |date=16 March 2024 | access-date=20 March 2024}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 13:48, 30 September 2024

Stephen Mold
Northamptonshire Police and Crime Commissioner (until 2018)
Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (since 2019)
In office
12 May 2016 – 8 May 2024
Preceded byAdam Simmonds
Succeeded byDanielle Stone
Personal details
BornJanuary 1968 (age 56–57)
Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK
Political partyConservative
ProfessionPolitician

Stephen Graham Mold (born January 1968) is an English Conservative politician who served as the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire from 2016 to 2024. He was elected to the post on 5 May 2016, succeeding the previous incumbent, Adam Simmonds.[1] He was re-elected in 2021.[2] He was succeeded by Danielle Stone, the Labour and Co-operative Party candidate, after he did not stand in the 2024 election.

Early life

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Stephen Mold was born and raised in the United Kingdom. His educational background includes studies in business and management. Mold had a career in the private sector, focusing on technology, leadership and management.[citation needed]

In the 2010 general election, he was the Conservative candidate for Derby North, losing by 613 votes.[3] He had stood unsuccessfully in the 2007 Northampton Borough Council election. He was elected as a district councillor in South Northamptonshire in 2015 but resigned in 2016 after he was elected as police and crime commissioner.[4]

Election and mandate

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Mold was elected as the Police and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) for Northamptonshire in May 2016.[5] He was re-elected in May 2021.[6] On 1 January 2019, governance of the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) transferred to Mold as the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner after the Home Secretary approved the Local Business Case to transfer governance arrangements from Northamptonshire County Council.[7]

Controversies

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As PFCC, Mold purchased a building at Earls Barton for use as a repair facility for police and fire service vehicles. Purchased for £3.3 million in 2021, the office of the PFCC spent a further £1.3 million on VAT, stamp duty, and design work. In 2023 the building was put up for sale at a loss.[8] The aborted project wasted almost £400,000.[9]

In July 2023, Mold appointed Nicci Marzec to the position of interim fire chief for Northamptonshire following the resignation of Mark Jones. The appointment was criticised by the Fire Brigades Union due to Marzec's lack of "operational understanding of the role".[10] Marzec stood down after ten days in office, with Mold citing that their "friendship" had "become the story".[11] However, other media outlets reported that the two were in a long-term relationship, forcing Mold to issue a denial.[12]

In March 2024, Mold announced he would not stand for re-election in the upcoming May election, after a scandal where he used a sexist slur against the new fire chief for Northamptonshire [13]

References

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  1. ^ Wildman, Sam (6 May 2016). "Stephen Mold declared new Northamptonshire Police and Crime Commissioner". Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph. Johnston Press. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  2. ^ "Elections 2021: Tories win Northamptonshire police commissioner vote". BBC. 10 May 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  3. ^ "BBC News – Election 2010 – Constituency – Derby North". news.bbc.co.uk.
  4. ^ "Northamptonshire's Police and crime commissioner steps down from council seat". Daventry Express. 16 August 2016. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  5. ^ "Conservative Stephen Mold elected Northants PCC". BBC News. 11 April 2016.
  6. ^ "Elections 2021: Tories win Northamptonshire police commissioner vote". BBC News. 10 May 2021.
  7. ^ "Transparency – Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service".
  8. ^ "Northants police commissioner's £3.3m unused building to be sold at a loss". BBC. 13 June 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  9. ^ Ward, Sarah (19 September 2024). "Exclusive: Disgraced police commissioner's aborted garage workshop project wastes almost £400,000". NN Journal. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  10. ^ "Union calls on Northamptonshire PFCC to resign after interim fire chief quits". BBC. 18 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  11. ^ "Nicci Marzec: Interim fire chief steps down amid friendship speculation". BBC. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  12. ^ "Stephen Mold: "I'm not in a relationship with Nicci Marzec"". BBC. 21 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  13. ^ "Northants commissioner Stephen Mold 'will not stand again'". BBC. 16 March 2024. Retrieved 20 March 2024.


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