Tim Passmore is the Conservative Party’s candidate for the newly proposed Mayor of Norfolk and Suffolk, standing to represent the region in a pivotal role as part of the government’s devolution agenda. With over a decade of experience as Suffolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Tim brings a proven track record of public service, strong local leadership, and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing communities across East Anglia.

Caroline Topping, the Leader of East Suffolk District Council, district councillor & county councillor for Beccles, has been selected as the Green Party’s candidate for the Norfolk & Suffolk Mayoral election taking place in May 2026. The Green Party is campaigning to win this election.

Ben Dempsey grew up in Haywards Heath and has lived in Sussex for most of his life. He now works on UK nature restoration for a large wildlife organisation and has a PhD in nature conservation from the University of Sussex.

Carli is the Cabinet Member for Finance & Major Projects and has been a councillor in Norwich since 2024. Her responsibilities include the redevelopment of Anglia Square and East Norwich, the economy, business, transport infrastructure and the living wage.

I am an experienced community engagement, marketing, communications and fundraising professional.I have worked across political, public sector and charities including in Parliament, local government and a range of public health roles.

Green Party candidate for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Mayoral Elections 2026 and Associate Professor of Archaeology at University of Southampton.

Martin Webb is not the sort of entrepreneur who fits neatly into a single box. Over the past three decades he has built and sold multimillion-pound businesses, volunteered thousands of hours as a police officer, mentored young people, and thrown himself into a range of charitable causes.