Martin Webb’s Sussex Marshalls Plan Positions Him as Front-Runner for Mayor.

Independent mayoral candidate Martin Webb has unveiled his flagship policy: the creation of a Sussex Marshall Service — a trained volunteer corps to support police, deter crime, and help vulnerable people across the county.

For Webb, this isn’t just another campaign pledge. With nine years’ experience as a volunteer Sussex Police Sergeant, he says he understands first-hand the pressures facing officers and the communities they serve. And with the newly created Mayor of Sussex set to take over the responsibilities of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Webb argues he is the only candidate with the proven background to lead from day one.



A County Under Strain.


Sussex is grappling with rising shoplifting, street robbery, and anti-social behaviour. Town centres are suffering, businesses are struggling, and residents are losing confidence. Despite government promises of more officers, Sussex Police are losing experienced staff faster than they can recruit, meaning stretched resources for years to come.


Webb’s answer is the Sussex Marshalls — a proactive, preventative scheme to put trained volunteers in recognisable uniforms onto the streets within his first 30 days in office.



“The Sussex Marshalls are a practical, deliverable, and cost-effective way to put more trained, uniformed people onto our streets,” Webb said. “They will restore public confidence, support vulnerable residents, and help Sussex Police regain control of our town centres and rural communities.”


What the Marshalls Will Do?


  • Provide a visible deterrent in town centres.

  • Act as the “eyes and ears” of Sussex Police.

  • Deliver first responder first aid.

  • Support vulnerable people such as the homeless.

  • Offer crime prevention advice to businesses and residents.

  • Deploy anti-fly-tipping cameras in rural areas.

  • Provide farm security support.

Webb stresses they will not replace officers or carry out arrests, but instead free up sworn police to concentrate on catching criminals.



Training, Safeguards and Rollout.


Volunteers will be vetted, trained through a Security Industry Authority course, and deployed in pairs, with radios and bodycams linked to police networks. Funding will come from the Mayor’s crime reduction budget, business contributions, and crime-prevention grants.

A 12-month pilot is planned across Brighton & Hove, Crawley, Worthing, Bognor Regis, Chichester, and Hastings.


Community Support.


The plan has already gained traction, with 100 residents expressing interest in signing up. 


One commentator wrote:


“Similar models to Martin’s Sussex Marshalls have been up and running in the US for decades — and we know they work. People want to get involved and help make their neighbourhoods safe and secure. Martin’s plan is proactive and practical. It taps into the goodwill of residents, eases pressure on our under-resourced police, and shows the kind of leadership we need from Sussex’s first elected Mayor.”


They added:


“From what I see, Martin has sprinted out of the blocks in this election with energy and enthusiasm. While others rely on party colours, Martin — as an independent — is already putting forward real ideas to make Sussex safer, richer and better. He has my vote.”



The Front-Runner?


With the Mayor of Sussex role set to absorb the Police and Crime Commissioner’s responsibilities, Webb’s background as a police volunteer sets him apart. While other candidates lean on party backing, Webb is presenting detailed, cost-effective plans and drawing on real policing experience.


As another observer put it: “This is exactly the kind of leadership Sussex needs — practical, passionate, and rooted in experience.”



With crime and public safety topping the agenda, Martin Webb’s Sussex Marshalls proposal could well secure his place as the front-runner in the race to be Sussex’s first elected Mayor.



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