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PCC Precept Proposal Supported by Panel

In order to deliver his Police and Crime Plan, PCC Ian Johnston is required to determine the budget for 2015/16 and then set the Police Precept element of the Council Tax...

My Two Years in Office

One of my key responsibilities is to ensure that the public's views and priorities are the driving force behind tackling crime and improving policing and that the concerns of...

Rugby Stars Join PCC to Present Club with Cash

Affectionately known as 'Campo', former Australian winger, David Campese, is one of rugby's greatest characters both on and off the pitch and scored 64 tries in 101 tests for...

Young People given Positive Futures through Sport

The Positive Futures project, funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Gwent, Ian Johnston, and Sport Wales and led by Newport City Council's Sport and Physical...

'If it wasn't for this project I'd be dead or in prison'

Wayne Clarke, 23, from Abergavenny, is amongst the young people who have made positive changes to their lives thanks to the support offered at the 7 Corners Centre based in...

Gwent Initiative to Tackle Rural Crime Scoops Top Award

The Gwent Police Farm Watch initiative won the Wales Rural Crime Award and a cheque of £500 at the NFU Mutual 2014 Country Crime Fighters Awards held in London yesterday...

PCC Opens New Police Desk at Library

Gwent PCC Ian Johnston was joined by Caerphilly County Borough Council Leader, Cllr. Keith Reynolds, Caerphilly Neighbourhood Policing Team Sergeant, Wayne Alexander, and...

Collaboration Not Devolution Says PCC

Gwent PCC Ian Johnston made his comments in response to calls to merge Police Forces in the UK by the Police Superintendents' Association of England and Wales (PSAEW)...

Victims have more of a say in the Punishment of Offenders

In line with new legislation and effective from October 20th 2014, the new Community Remedy, announced by Gwent PCC Ian Johnston today, will provide victims with more of a say...

New Community Remedy Rolls Out

In line with new legislation and officially rolled out today, the new Community Remedy, announced by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent, Ian Johnston, will provide...

PCC Welcomes Funding to Tackle Rural Crime

The Home Office announced an investment of £39,200 this week to establish the National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) which aims to act as a collaborative think tank, researching...

Commissioner Kicks Racism into Touch

We have come a long way in the last 20 years and we need to recognise the progress that has been made, in particular where reporting incidents of racism and other forms of...