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Public Forum with PCC Clare Moody – Somerset West
Join Avon & Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Clare Moody and your neighbourhood policing team to share ideas and help shape safer, more secure communities. The Somerset West public forum is on Tuesday, July 22nd at Taunton Rugby Football Club, 6-8pm. “I am here to listen, and I…
Announcements 11 Jun 2025 -
Statement on investment in west of England transport
I welcome the news of the significant investment in west of England transport projects. Improving transport links across the west of England is welcome news for all of our communities. Improving the opportunities for people to work, study and connect are fundamental building blocks for better lives. It is exciting…
Announcements 04 Jun 2025
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PCC Clare Moody Statement on Crime and Policing Bill Announcement
“I welcome the Government announcement that strangulation in pornography is to be made illegal. This is an important step in addressing the dangerous normalisation of violence against women and…
Announcements 19 Jun 2025 -
Giving evidence at the Home Affairs Committee: Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls
This week, I was asked to present evidence to the Home Affairs Committee’s Inquiry into Funding for Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls. I gave evidence both as the Association…
Events 19 Jun 2025 -
Raising awareness of fraud scams
This week, I am supporting Phishing Awareness Week, a campaign led by Action Fraud, the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime. It’s an important opportunity to raise public…
Announcements 04 Jun 2025 -
Understanding the policing and crime issues for Chard and Bridgwater residents
Last Friday, I was in Chard meeting with Chard Town Council officials, community leaders, and police officers to discuss policing concerns in the area, including anti-social behaviour…
Announcements 04 Jun 2025 -
A day in the life of an independent custody visitor volunteer
Carly – a volunteer with our office, shares what it’s like to be an independent custody visitor: “Something that I learned very quickly after becoming an Independent Custody Visitor (ICV)…
Announcements 03 Jun 2025 -
Reflecting on OPCC volunteers this National Volunteers’ Week 2025
This coming week marks Volunteers’ Week, a time to acknowledge the contributions of the 66 dedicated volunteers supporting the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) across Avon and…
Announcements 01 Jun 2025 -
Honouring and celebrating the volunteers who support me in my role
I held an event on Thursday 15 May, at Police Headquarters to thank and celebrate all the volunteers who support me and my office, including volunteers from the Independent Scrutiny…
Announcements 21 May 2025 -
Listening to our children and building positive futures together
This week marks Knife Crime Awareness Week; an annual campaign launched three years ago by the Ben Kinsella Trust. It is a vital moment to reflect on the…
Announcements 21 May 2025 -
Listening to community policing concerns
Last week I visited organisations dedicated to driving racial justice, supporting refugees and migrants and a programme dedicated to improving local services for adults and young people…
Announcements 14 May 2025 -
Reflecting on my first year as PCC
It has been a year since I was elected as your Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Avon and Somerset. This year has been defined by setting the direction of…
Announcements 13 May 2025