Jonathan Ash-Edwards

Jonathan Christopher Ash-Edwards (born 1986–87) is a British Conservative Party politician, and the Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner since May 2024, when he succeeded fellow Conservative David Lloyd. He previously served as a Councillor on Mid Sussex District council and as Leader of the Council from 2019 to 2023. He lost his seat in the 2023 Mid Sussex District Council election.

Political career Ash-Edwards was elected to represent Haywards Heath's Heath Ward on Mid Sussex District Council in 2007, at age 20, while continuing to study for his degree. From shortly after the 2019 Elections to 2023, Ash-Edwards served as Leader of Mid Sussex District Council. In 2023, Ash-Edwards was not re-elected. of Sussex Learning Trust, which is responsible for a number of academy schools across Sussex.