Hampshire

Donna was elected as Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in May 2021.

Donna was a Magistrate in Hampshire for sixteen years. This has helped her develop a strong background in criminal justice.  When she was appointed by the Lord Chancellor in October 2005, she was the youngest member of the judiciary in England and Wales.

From 2014-2018 Donna was the first woman to be elected the Leader of Portsmouth City council in Hampshire, presiding over a £780 million budget. She has a thorough understanding of managing public sector finances; of generating new income and removing wastage from outdated contracts ensuring your taxes are spent wisely.

In 2023, Donna joined the board of the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce as a non-executive director to help shape the Chamber's strategic growth as the county's independent voice of businesses.

In 2024, Donna was re-elected as Police and Crime Commissioner with a 70,000 majority.

Donna is Hampshire born and bred. Her professional background is in banking. She is married with two teenage sons.