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Latest News

Police and Crime Survey closes

The Police and Crime Survey has closed today, after running for 12 weeks. Over the coming weeks, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) will be analysing the survey responses in order to build a picture of which priorities matter most to the residents…

Announcements 20 Sep 2021
PCC urges partners to work together to stop violence against women and girls

PCC Mark Shelford is urging statutory agencies and partners to work together to stop violence against women and girls in Avon and Somerset.

Opinions 17 Sep 2021
PCC visits Glastonbury and Wells

PCC Mark Shelford travelled to Glastonbury and Wells last Friday, for an action packed day of meetings with local leaders, organisations and police teams. The day began bright and early in Glastonbury, where the PCC met with Councillor’s Clive Bishop and Terry Napper to discuss local…

Good news 13 Sep 2021