News Room

Civil parking enforcement powers transfer to local councils

As of Monday 1 July 2019 civil parking enforcement powers in Gwent have transferred to the five local councils.

Chief Constable retires

This week, I had the pleasure of hosting a reception to mark the retirement of Gwent Police Chief Constable Julian Williams, who formally steps down on Sunday 30 June.

Inspection finds Gwent Police committed to child protection

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent (PCC), Jeff Cuthbert, has praised Gwent Police on its child protection practices following a largely positive report from Her...

Volunteer Independent Custody Visitors Wanted

Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Gwent, Jeff Cuthbert, is looking for members of the public to join his Independent Custody Visiting scheme

Educational film tackles `County Lines’ gang exploitation and...

Fearless.org, the youth service of the charity Crimestoppers, is launching a new film in Gwent this week to raiseawareness of how ‘County Lines’ drug gangs exploit young...

Custody Visitor Receives First Ever Gwent PCC Volunteer of the...

An Independent Custody Visitor (ICV) has received the first ever ‘Gwent PCC Volunteer of the Year Award’.

Police and Crime Commissioner supports Newport music festival

Young people from Newport are planning a free summer festival that will be headlined by award-winning grime artist Lady Leshurr.

Project keeps children fit and fed during the holidays

More than 300 children across Newport were provided with access to healthy meals, sports and other activities this half term.

Gwent Custody Volunteers Win National Award

Gwent’s Independent Custody Visiting Scheme has this week received an award from the national Independent Custody Visiting Association (ICVA).

Security Minister launches Serious and Organised Crime Strategy...

The Minister for National Security, Ben Wallace MP, has launched the Government’s Serious and Organised Crime Strategy in Wales.

Children's Commissioner for Wales visits Gwent Police

Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Gwent, Jeff Cuthbert, was delighted to welcome the Children's Commissioner for Wales, Sally Holland, to Gwent on Friday to show her the...

£300k seized from criminals now available to support young people...

Organisations from across Gwent can now apply to the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for a share of £300,000 in cash seized from criminals and from the sale of unclaimed...