Residents in Devon, Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly face a £13.70 rise in council tax for policing, effective April 2025, as the police budget increases. Police Panel Approves 4.99 Percent Increase in Council Tax for Policing Devon: Residents in Devon, Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly will see a £13.70 increase in their council…
Alison Hernandez highlights progress in tackling antisocial behaviour in Torquay Alison Hernandez: We Are Turning the Tide on Antisocial Behaviour Torquay: Last year, I started Street Focus: Torquay. This program aims to reduce drug and alcohol misuse and antisocial behaviour. Residents and traders were struggling with these issues. We combined government funds with local resources…
The government has pledged £100 million to boost policing in Essex, easing budget pressures and enhancing community safety. Government Announces £100m Funding for Policing, Essex Delighted Essex: The government is giving £100 million to help local police. This funding aims to put 13,000 more officers on the streets by 2029. It builds on a previous…
A leaked report claims two-tier policing is a right-wing narrative, shifting focus from Islamist threats to other behaviors like misogyny Govt Report Labels Two-Tier Policing Claims as Right-Wing Extremist Narrative London: A recent leak from the Home Office has stirred up quite a buzz. The report claims that the idea of two-tier policing is just…
A former policeman shares his vivid memories of life in High Wycombe during the 1960s, highlighting the challenges and characters of the time Memories of High Wycombe in the 1960s by a Young Policeman High Wycombe: The town I stepped into in 1963 was a blend of old charm and new growth. Small shops lined…
Bicester and Kidlington’s policing priorities have been shared, focusing on community concerns and crime prevention strategies for the upcoming months Policing Priorities Unveiled for Bicester and Kidlington Communities Bicester: The local police have just shared their priorities for the next few months. They gathered feedback from community events and surveys to figure out what matters…
Alison Hernandez reveals a comprehensive plan aimed at improving policing and community safety across Devon Alison Hernandez Unveils New Strategy to Enhance Policing in Devon Devon: Alison Hernandez is gearing up to present a new budget for the Devon and Cornwall Police. This plan is all about boosting visible policing in our communities. She’s looking…
