Unfortunately, jno, it's the rest of England & Wales who are having this quango stuffed into the plethora of local "government" appointees, as in
http://www.aboutmyvote.co.uk/pcc.aspx
On Thursday 15 November 2012 new elections are taking place in England and Wales (excluding London).
On this date you will be asked to choose a Police and Crime Commissioner for your local police force.
Who is standing for election?
The elections will happen in 41 police force areas in England and Wales (excluding London).
London isn't voting as they already have a Police Commissioner, and a Boris.