News Room

Commissioner Congratulates Chief on QPM Honour

Gwent Police Chief, Jeff Farrar, has over 30 years police service in Wales during which he has been responsible for a wide range of achievements.

PCC Approves Plans for more Bobbies on the Beat

Gwent PCC Ian Johnston welcomed the news which was announced yesterday (Wednesday June 25th) following a meeting of the Strategy and Performance Board (SPB) he Chairs.

PCC Joins Steak Out at Community BBQ

The event was organised to coincide with Neighbourhood Watch Week and as part of the Summer Street BBQ initiative by Gwent Police's Neighbourhood Team which aims to increase...

Apply for Cash Seized from Criminals

The clock is ticking and applicants only have until 5pm on Monday June 30th to submit their bids for a share of the cash from Gwent PCC Ian Johnston's Partnership Fund.

£150,000 Available for Community Projects

Gwent PCC Ian Johnston today announces his Partnership Fund is open for bids from charities, voluntary organisations and community groups involved in activities that have a...

Commissioner's Blog

One of the key achievements I'm most proud of since I came into office is my decision to reopen and extend the opening hours of front desks at several police stations...

Old Bargoed Police Court gets Makeover

Between 11:30am and 12:30pm on Saturday June 28th, Gwent PCC Ian Johnston, the Mayor of Bargoed Howard Llewellyn and the Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough Council, David...

PCC Welcomes Hate Crime Framework

Gwent PCC Ian Johnston believes the new 'Tackling Hate Crimes and Incidents' action framework launched in Cardiff this week will add considerable value to the work of Gwent...

PCC Celebrates OWL Success

Gwent PCC Ian Johnston put his gardening skills to the test this morning as he met with Coed-y-Paen resident Sue Rogers in Monmouthshire to present her with a £50 gift voucher...

More PCC Surgeries Announced

Engagement with the public is a top priority for Ian Johnston and the public surgeries provide a golden opportunity for people who have any questions or observations about...

Transparency Essential for Public Confidence

Ian Johnston made his comments following a Home Office review which found that he and his team are fully meeting all transparency requirements.

Pontypool Launches Pilot Surgeries

From today (May 1st 2014), a Victim Support surgery will be held every Thursday between 12pm and 2pm at Pontypool Police Station in Torfaen