Ystafell Newyddion

Commitment to Mental Health Crisis Care

The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Gwent has reaffirmed the commitment of his office to ensure that vulnerable people experiencing a mental health crisis receive...

PCC and Police Welcome New 'Legal' Highs Ban

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent and Gwent Police have welcomed new powers to tackle the supply of psychoactive substances.

PCC Looks to Appoint Deputy

The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Gwent, Jeff Cuthbert, is looking to appoint a Deputy to take on specific lead responsibilities and deputise for him in carrying out...

Community Cracks Down on Speeding Drivers

A Gwent community now has a new weapon in its arsenal to crackdown on speeding motorists thanks to support from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) and...

Protecting Our Elderly Together

A seminar held in Newport today aims to enhance the way that partners in Gwent work together to tackle scammers and swindlers who make the lives of older people and some of...

New Victims Champion for Gwent Announced

Johanna Robinson has been appointed as the new Coordinator for the Connect Gwent victim's hub - the first ever multi-agency service of its kind in Wales which provides...

2016 PCCs Election Guidance

The Office of The Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Gwent is a non-political, impartial organisation which exists to support the work of the elected PCC. In this...

PCC Elections: What Are You Voting For?

On May 5th 2016 people in Gwent will take to the polls to elect a new PCC for their local police force area.

Gwent Police Praised by Inspectors

Police and Crime Commissioner Ian Johnston has once again praised the efforts of Gwent Police after inspectors found the Force to be 'outstanding' in the way it engages with...

Tackling Re-offending Among Women

Since October last year, the Integrated Offender Management (IOM) Cymru Women's Pathfinder 'Diversion Scheme' has been piloted at the custody suite in Newport Central Police...

Kaci Wins Positive Futures Award

Positive Futures is a sport based inclusion programme, part of which uses sports and physical activity to divert young people away from crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB).

PCC Will Not Stand for Re-Election

Ian Johnston has announced he will not be seeking re-election as the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent in May 2016.