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I have enjoyed going to some of the communities in Caerphilly over the past few months to visit a number of projects that are receiving money from my community fund.
These included skateboard workshops that were held across the county and a graffiti workshop at the Senghenydd Youth Drop in Center. It was fantastic to see so many young people trying something new and having fun.
The aim of these projects is to give children and young people something in which they can channel their energy and where they can develop their confidence and skills, and work with positive adult role models.
Children and young people are often the most vulnerable people in our communities, which can put them at risk of becoming involved in crime and anti-social behavior. The purpose of these sessions is to offer them an alternative to this and hopefully steer them on a more positive path for the future.
Gwent Police Officers in Rhymney held Safer Streets welcome sessions for residents of Moriah, Pontlottyn and Twyn Carno neighborhoods in Rhymney earlier this month.
Safer Streets is a Home Office grant fund that can be used by police forces to tackle neighborhood crimes such as burglary.
The goals of the project are simple: to make streets and communities safer, reduce crime in neighborhoods, and support victims. By providing improved locks for doors and windows to those in need in the area, and crime prevention kits to others, for example, Gwent Police are helping residents protect their valuables.
For more information about our Safer Streets work, you can visit the Gwent Police website.
This is the time of year that I have to ask you what you are willing to pay for policing in 2022/2023.
Almost 50% of the overall Gwent Police budget now comes from local council taxpayers and it is my responsibility to set the amount you pay for the police each month.
In making this decision I have to take into account the amount of money the Chief of Police said Gwent Police need to operate an effective and efficient service, the annual UK government financial settlement and affordability for local taxpayers.
Daily police demands continue to grow. I am committed to increasing police posts in Gwent and am proud that today we are in a much better position than when I was first elected in 2016, with over 200 additional police officers on duty. of our communities.
Our current financial planning tells us that to keep services at current levels we would need a house tax precept increase of up to £ 2 per month for the average D-Band property. It would also invest in 10 more community police support officers to work in our communities.
It is always an incredibly difficult decision to make and before I make a final decision I want to hear your point of view. Please take the time to visit my website and give your opinion – www.gwent.pcc.police.uk
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