The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Alison Hernandez, has written to the Home Secretary and the Policing Minister raising serious concerns about the government’s proposed policing funding settlement for 2026–27. The PCC has warned that the settlement leaves Devon & Cornwall Police facing a projected budget shortfall of around £3 million next […]
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I have said this countless times before, but everywhere I go in Devon and Cornwall, the one thing people are always keen to highlight in their communities is road safety.Whether it’s concerns about speeding drivers, problems with a local junction layout, dangerous parking around schools or safety for cyclists and pedestrians - road safety effects […]
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 […]
An insight into what happens on board Plymouth Safe Bus has been highlighted by Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez in her latest podcast. The specially adapted bus was introduced two years ago to help people stay safe while enjoying a late night out in the city centre and relieve pressure on the emergency services. It is staffed by a team of paramedics and security guards, and nearby […]
Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Alison Hernandez has announced her decision to step away from party politics and will continue to serve as an Independent, without any political affiliations, for the rest of her term of office. The Commissioner said she wanted to reassure police officers, staff, volunteers and members of […]
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 […]