Philip Seccombe has served as Warwickshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner since 2016 and was re‑elected for a third term in May 2024. Born in Birmingham and educated at Rugby School before studying Estate Management at the Royal Agricultural College, he is a chartered surveyor with long-standing public service experience. This includes 14 years as a Stratford‑on‑Avon District Councillor and 25 years in the Territorial Army, where he commanded his Regiment and attained the rank of Colonel.
Road safety is a central priority within Philip’s Police and Crime Plan. As Chair of the Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership, he has overseen the county’s adoption of an evidence‑based Safe System approach, which seeks to eliminate fatal and serious injuries by strengthening every part of the road network. This strategy underpins Warwickshire’s ambition to reduce deaths and serious injuries by 50 per cent by 2030, focusing on safer people, vehicles, speeds and infrastructure.
His national leadership includes serving as the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners’ joint lead for roads policing and transport, where he works with partners across policing, government and industry to address the risks faced by professional drivers. He is also a strong advocate for progressive driver licensing, recognising the significant over‑representation of young and novice drivers in serious collisions. Philip has joined national coalitions calling for strengthened licensing measures to better protect road users and reduce avoidable tragedies.
“The transport and logistics sector is essential to our economy, and the wellbeing of its workforce is vital to keeping goods, services and communities moving. The challenges faced by drivers today, such as the mental health impacts of demanding roles, require a collective response.
“I welcome the ClearMinds ClearRoads Conference for bringing the industry together with policing and safety specialists to champion a healthier and safer working environment. By prioritising workforce wellbeing and embedding proven approaches like the Safe System, we can reduce harm, support skilled professionals and build a transport sector that is resilient, safe and sustainable for the future.”
