News Room

International Women’s Day

The Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner, Eleri Thomas, blogs about this year’s International Women’s Day.

Commissioner praises Neighbourhood Watch forum

This week my team attended the second virtual Gwent Police Neighbourhood Watch forum.

Council tax precept increase to help protect Gwent communities

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent, Jeff Cuthbert, is to raise the amount households pay for policing through their council tax by 5.49 per cent to allow Gwent Police...

Roads policing review

Police and Crime Commissioner Jeff Cuthbert has welcomed Gwent Police’s commitment to implementing the findings of a review of roads policing in Gwent.

Majority of residents agree with Gwent Police approach to...

A majority of residents agree with Gwent Police’s response to the coronavirus pandemic a Police and Crime Commissioner survey has shown.

Young people put their questions to Gwent’s decision makers

Young people from across Gwent have put their questions to decision makers as part of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s third Youth Question Time event.

Communities come together to mark LGBT+ history month

Last week my team attended a special Gwent Police community dial-in as part of LGBTQ+ History Month. I am pleased that Gwent Police are continuing to work with LGBTQ+...

Police and Crime Commissioner backs call for more rights for...

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent, Jeff Cuthbert, has backed calls by the Victims’ Commissioner for victims of crime to have more rights protected by law.

Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent receives...

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Gwent has received a national award for transparency for the sixth year in a row.

Parking enforcement

Civil parking enforcement powers transferred to the five local authorities in Gwent in 2019

Dog owners urged to be cautious

Dog owners in Gwent are encouraged to be extra vigilant following a rise in dog thefts across the UK during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Funding available for victims of domestic abuse and sexual...

A fund of £139,000 is available for services supporting victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence in Gwent.