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Latest News

PCC Mark Shelford spends engagement day in Bath and North East Somerset

PCC Mark had a busy day in Bath last Friday as part of his regular engagement days. The PCC popped by Bath Radio to be interviewed by Simon McNeill-Ritchie at Bath Radio and talk about policing issues in Bath as well as his first year in post and his Police…

Announcements 04 Aug 2022
Tune in live to watch PCC hold Chief Constable to account

PCC Mark Shelford’s second Performance and Accountability Board will be broadcast live tomorrow (Thursday August 4). The oversight board will broadcast from 2.30pm to 4pm. You are invited to watch live here The Performance and Accountability Board is a meeting that sees the PCC hold Chief Constable…

Announcements 03 Aug 2022
Over £60,000 to be given to local community group across Avon and Somerset

The Commissioner’s Crime Prevention Fund is set to distribute over £60,000 to local community groups across Avon and Somerset.

Good news 27 Jul 2022