Beds PCC praised ‘outstanding’ students for their time in his office
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) hosted two University students on their Internship Programme for the month of September. The Internship Programme gives students the opportunity to spend time working in the office on real-life projects to gain experience working within the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner. The students were […]
Funding won by Beds PCC helps to reduce fear of crime in the Manshead area
The Office of Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC), along with Bedfordshire Police and Central Bedfordshire Council hosted their second Safer Streets event in Dunstable on Saturday 25th September 2021 as part of the Safer Streets Project. The Safer Streets project aims to reduce crime and make local areas safer for residents. The event was held […]
Beds PCC appointed National Prevention Lead
Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire, Festus Akinbusoye, has been appointed the National Lead for the ‘Prevention’ portfolio by the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC). The National Prevention Lead is responsible for ensuring that early intervention and prevention of crime is the primary strategy and focus for policing priorities across the country. The […]
Bedford Young Person Community Event for Ages 14 to 25 years old
Bedford Young Person Community Event for Ages 14 to 25 years old Reserve your ticket here Buy Tickets on Eventbrite Bedford Young Person Community Event; Discussion with the PCC and the Local Authority on Serious Violence for Ages 14 to 25 years old Date: Tuesday 23rd November 2021 Time: 10:30am – 11:30am Location: Virtual Meeting Via Microsoft Teams […]
Chief Executive thanks partners for coming together for the benefit of the Bedfordshire community
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner hosted an online event for their commissioned partners this week. The purpose of the event was to give partners a chance to hear updates from each other and to connect over work they may wish to do together. These partners already deliver a raft of services for […]
Bedfordshire youths take lead on positive information campaign
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC), working with Bedfordshire Youth Council (BYC) have been creating campaigns aimed at young people, hosted on social media platforms. The aim of these campaigns is to improve trust and confidence between our young people and the police. Commissioned partners of the OPCC have also been encouraging […]
Flitwick Community Event
Flitwick Community Meeting To reserve your tickets, click here Buy Tickets on Eventbrite Days Hours Minutes Seconds Flitwick Community Event; Discussion with the Police and Crime Commissioner and the Local Authority on Serious Violence Date: Wednesday 3rd November 2021 Time: 18:00 – 20:00 Location: The Rufus Centre Steppingley Road Flitwick MK45 1AH The local community is invited […]
Dunstable Community Meeting
Dunstable Community Meeting Click here to reserve your ticket Buy Tickets on Eventbrite Days Hours Minutes Seconds Dunstable Community Meeting; Discussion with the Police and Crime Commissioner and the Local Authority on Serious Violence Date: Wednesday 13th October 2021 Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Location: Grove Theatre Court Drive Dunstable LU5 4GP The local community is […]
PCC announces the early opening of his Grant Fund of £1.6 million to support local community
Police and Crime Commissioner Festus Akinbusoye has today announced the opening of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Grant Fund for 2022-23. The Office of The Police and Crime Commissioner has invited community-based partners for a share of the Grant Fund totalling £1.6m. The fund is split into two key areas, the Ministry of Justice Fund […]
PCC’s Grant Fund 2022/23
PCC’s Grant Fund 2022-23 The PCC is seeking to fund for 2022-2023 services and projects that can support the delivery of the areas listed below. Please note this list is not the extensive list of providers and funds for 2022-2023 but does show the areas that are available to bid into. Please send completed application […]