Oliver Coppard

Born and raised in South Yorkshire, Oliver took office in May 2022 on a platform of restoring the pride, purpose and prosperity of South Yorkshire. He was re-elected in May 2024 when the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner was brought under the remit of the South Yorkshire Mayor.

Since graduating from Leeds University, Oliver has worked for Barnsley Council, in Parliament and the US Congress.

Oliver is delivering his pledge to fight for a better deal for South Yorkshire. In line with another of his pledges, Oliver has already brought the tram network back under public control.