High-visibility street marshal patrols will continue in 15 towns across Devon and Cornwall for a further six months following a £150,000 funding boost from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC). Street marshals provide a uniformed presence in town centres and other busy public spaces. They act as extra eyes and ears for police, help deter antisocial behaviour (ASB) and low-level crime, and […]
Antisocial behaviour
The uniform worn by police officers is instantly recognisable by the public and associated with law and order, as well as providing a reassuring presence on our streets to keep communities safe. However, if you live in big towns and cities and even rural areas, it is very likely that you will have also come across patrols being carried out by people wearing similar but differently branded clothing to reflect the […]
It is now nearly three years since councils across England were criticised for not doing enough to help victims of antisocial behaviour (ASB) by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO). Its ‘Out of Order’ report in 2023 called for councils to fully understand and use the powers they have to provide better support for victims of ASB and for improvements to partnership working between agencies. In Devon and Cornwall, councils have been doing just that and I’m extremely pleased […]
Long lasting and impactful change can only be created by people working together with a clear goal in mind. The path to achieving that vision may, at times, may be bumpy but the journey is always a lot smoother when everyone collaborates rather than working separately in the hope of achieving the same goal. A perfect example of how that works in […]
A new town near Exeter will see a Saturday night bus service come into effect this weekend, helping people get home from the city until 4am. The new route from Exeter to Cranbrook has been added as new funding from the Police and Crime Commissioner’s office sees most existing routes continue for the whole of 2026. The […]
The Police and Crime Commissioner has more than doubled funding available for CCTV schemes to help reduce crime in towns and villages across Devon and Cornwall after a large number of grant applications were received by her office. In September, councils, voluntary sector groups, and some other eligible organisations were invited to apply for a maximum allowance of £10,000 to pay for CCTV equipment and associated infrastructure. The […]