OPCC for Avon and Somerset
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Role of the OPCC
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Latest News
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Building trust and safety for Lawrence Hill’s young people
I was pleased to join the Lawrence Hill Neighbourhood Forum this week for an important community conversation about safety, trust and the lived experiences of young people in the area. Alongside Kerry McCarthy, MP for Bristol East, Chief Constable Sarah Crew, and local community leaders, we listened as residents and…
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PCC pays tribute to local man described as “a pillar of Bristol’s conscience”
The passing of Bristol resident, Ras Judah Adunbi was sad news of a deeply respected community elder and longstanding advocate for race equality and police–community relations in Bristol. The impact of his legacy on shaping the way we deliver public accountability and scrutiny of the police cannot be understated. Many of you will be aware that the 2017 incident, during which…
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PCC council tax police funding approved by Police & Crime Panel
The Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Panel met today to consider the Police and Crime Commissioner’s proposed increase in the council tax precept for Policing. In a meeting lasting over 3 hours, there was opportunity to robustly scrutinise the proposed budget and how the funds would be spent. The…