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Criminal Courts Recovery Plan Announced

Her Majesties Courts and Tribunals Service published an update setting out the work being undertaken in response to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Announcements 07 Sep 2020
New PCSOs wanted to join Avon and Somerset Police

von and somerset Police have today (3rd September) launched a campaign to recruit new Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs).

Announcements 03 Sep 2020
PCC welcomes £98,101 funding boost to support vulnerable young people

PCC welcomes extra funding to support young people.

Announcements 21 Aug 2020
PCC welcomes role review

The PCC welcomes the Home Secretary’s plan to review the role of PCCs to help give local people a greater say over policing.

Announcements 22 Jul 2020
Edward Colston statue statement

Following correspondence asking PCC Sue Mountstevens to drop the charges against those involved in pulling down Edward Colston's statue, she outlines the remit of the role.

Announcements 10 Jul 2020
Avon and Somerset Police leads the way to meet National Equality Standards

Avon and Somerset Police have become the first police force in the UK to have achieved the accreditation for the National Equality Standard (NES).

Announcements 09 Jul 2020
Government announces major investment in small businesses through justice system improvements

The Government has announced an extra £285 million-worth of improvements to courts and prisons this year.

Announcements 03 Jul 2020
Organised crime groups dismantled as part of UK’s biggest ever law enforcement operation

More than 30 arrests have been made across the South West as part of the region’s response to Operation Venetic.

Announcements 03 Jul 2020
PCC secures over £505,000 for victim support services in Avon and Somerset

The PCC has secured additional funding for local support services who help victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Announcements 02 Jul 2020
PCC announces £200,000 extra funding to support local communities

PCC Sue Mountstevens is encouraging projects impacted by the demands of coronavirus to apply for extra funding.

Announcements 25 Jun 2020