Katy Bourne
Katy Bourne | |
|---|---|
| Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner | |
| Assumed office 22 November 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Mid Sussex District Councillor for Cuckfield | |
| In office 2011–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Edward King |
| Succeeded by | Pete Bradbury |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 October 1964 |
| Party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Kevin Bourne |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Roedean School |
| Alma mater | Aberystwyth University |
Katy Elizabeth Bourne OBE (born 24 October 1964) is a Conservative politician who has served as the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner since winning the inaugural election in Sussex in November 2012. In 2016 and 2021 she was re-elected for her second and third terms in office. In May 2024 she was elected for a fourth term of office, securing 122,495 votes and a significantly narrowed majority of 23,000 on a turn-out of 24.2%.
After selling her leisure business in 2005, Bourne held a number of political and regional government roles from 2009 onwards. During this period, she served as a Mid Sussex District councillor. Bourne is the Conservative Party candidate for Mayor of Sussex and Brighton in the 2028 mayoral election.