The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners

APCC Guidance: Overview of transfers to a Mayoral Police / Fire Governance model

13 Mar 2025

Public accountability

Content

Download the document

Download PDF

Overview

This APCC guidance document outlines the process, key considerations, and best practices for transferring Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) and Fire and Rescue Authority (FRA) functions to a Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) or Mayoral Combined County Authority (MCCA). It provides a strategic overview of governance transitions, focusing on legal frameworks, practical implementation steps, and lessons learned from previous transfers.

This document is relevant only to PCC areas in England, as the Mayoral Combined Authority model does not apply to Wales due to legislative restrictions on FRA function transfers.

Strategic relevance

  • Ensures clarity and consistency in governance transitions under a directly elected Mayor model.
  • Provides guidance for local leaders and policymakers on implementing smooth transfers.
  • Supports long-term planning and accountability in policing and fire service governance.