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North Wales Police & Crime Commissioner launches surgery
North Wales Police & Crime Commissioner launches surgery

North Wales Chronicle

time4 days ago

  • North Wales Chronicle

North Wales Police & Crime Commissioner launches surgery

An online public surgery, hosted by North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin, will take place on September 10 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm via Microsoft Teams. The event invites residents to discuss policing concerns in rural communities and forms part of Rural Crime Action Week, taking place September 8-10. Mr Dunbobbin said: "I am delighted to be hosting an online surgery for the people of North Wales focused specifically on rural and wildlife crime, which is an area I am hugely focused on in my job and which forms a key part of my Police and Crime Plan to reduce offending in North Wales. "I always aim to listen closely to what residents are telling me, and the online surgery is a great way for residents of North Wales to voice their concerns. "Please get in touch now to book and discuss any issues that you want to raise with me." Rural and wildlife crime is a central priority in Mr Dunbobbin's Police and Crime Plan for North Wales. The surgery will give residents the opportunity to speak directly with the commissioner and representatives from North Wales Police, including staff from the commissioner's office. Each attendee will be allocated a confidential 20-minute slot to discuss personal concerns or broader issues affecting their communities. Topics for discussion may include the six priorities identified in the Wales Rural Crime Strategy, launched in July. The strategy is a collaboration between Welsh police forces and the Welsh Government, building on the progress of the first joint strategy. The new action plan focuses on bird crime, farm crime, habitats, heritage crime, mammals and European protected species, and networking rural support services. The last priority specifically addresses mental health vulnerabilities in rural areas. The surgeries are by appointment only to ensure discussions are relevant to policing, crime, or community safety, and to allow the commissioner to be fully briefed in advance. Confidentiality will be maintained throughout the surgery, and attendees may be directed to other agencies if their concerns fall outside the commissioner's remit. The Police and Crime Commissioner cannot address complaints against individual police officers, staff, PCSOs, or special constables, as these must be handled through established complaints channels. To book a 20-minute slot, residents are asked to contact the commissioner's office by email at opcc@ by phone on 01492 805486, or by post at the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner North Wales, Police Headquarters, Glan y Don, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8AW. Slots are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. If the session is fully booked, alternative dates will be offered.

North Wales Police & Crime Commissioner launches surgery
North Wales Police & Crime Commissioner launches surgery

Rhyl Journal

time4 days ago

  • Rhyl Journal

North Wales Police & Crime Commissioner launches surgery

An online public surgery, hosted by North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin, will take place on September 10 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm via Microsoft Teams. The event invites residents to discuss policing concerns in rural communities and forms part of Rural Crime Action Week, taking place September 8-10. Mr Dunbobbin said: "I am delighted to be hosting an online surgery for the people of North Wales focused specifically on rural and wildlife crime, which is an area I am hugely focused on in my job and which forms a key part of my Police and Crime Plan to reduce offending in North Wales. "I always aim to listen closely to what residents are telling me, and the online surgery is a great way for residents of North Wales to voice their concerns. "Please get in touch now to book and discuss any issues that you want to raise with me." Rural and wildlife crime is a central priority in Mr Dunbobbin's Police and Crime Plan for North Wales. The surgery will give residents the opportunity to speak directly with the commissioner and representatives from North Wales Police, including staff from the commissioner's office. Each attendee will be allocated a confidential 20-minute slot to discuss personal concerns or broader issues affecting their communities. Topics for discussion may include the six priorities identified in the Wales Rural Crime Strategy, launched in July. The strategy is a collaboration between Welsh police forces and the Welsh Government, building on the progress of the first joint strategy. The new action plan focuses on bird crime, farm crime, habitats, heritage crime, mammals and European protected species, and networking rural support services. The last priority specifically addresses mental health vulnerabilities in rural areas. The surgeries are by appointment only to ensure discussions are relevant to policing, crime, or community safety, and to allow the commissioner to be fully briefed in advance. Confidentiality will be maintained throughout the surgery, and attendees may be directed to other agencies if their concerns fall outside the commissioner's remit. The Police and Crime Commissioner cannot address complaints against individual police officers, staff, PCSOs, or special constables, as these must be handled through established complaints channels. To book a 20-minute slot, residents are asked to contact the commissioner's office by email at opcc@ by phone on 01492 805486, or by post at the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner North Wales, Police Headquarters, Glan y Don, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8AW. Slots are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. If the session is fully booked, alternative dates will be offered.

Strategy unveiled at Wales Wildlife & Rural Crime Conference
Strategy unveiled at Wales Wildlife & Rural Crime Conference

South Wales Argus

time10-07-2025

  • Politics
  • South Wales Argus

Strategy unveiled at Wales Wildlife & Rural Crime Conference

This commitment comes as part of a new three-year strategy unveiled at the Wales Wildlife & Rural Crime Conference, which aims to tackle offences across the Welsh countryside through a joint approach between police and the Welsh Government. Huw Irranca-Davies, Wales' deputy first minister with responsibility for climate change and rural affairs, said: "Both wildlife and rural crime are issues of national and international significance. "It is not only the intrinsic importance of the species, habitats and people affected by these crimes, but it is also the gravity of the links with other harmful behaviours, including serious organised crime." The second Wales Rural Crime Strategy, covering 2025 to 2028, builds on the progress of its predecessor and introduces heritage crime as a new priority. This reflects growing threats to Wales' historical sites and cultural assets. At the conference, Gwent Police announced plans to expand its rural crime team to boost enforcement and support for farming communities and wildlife protection. Temporary Chief Superintendent Jason White, head of neighbourhood policing in Gwent, said: "We recognise that crime in rural areas has a significant impact on those affected, and our dedicated Rural Crime Team works with partners, landowners and other groups to respond to the concerns of our communities. "Throughout this financial year, we will be increasing the resources within our Rural Crime Team to help us tackle the issues that can have a lasting impact on our countryside communities." The strategy follows a 4P model—prepare, prevent, pursue, protect—focusing on readiness, deterrence, offender pursuit, and shielding rural communities and wildlife from harm. Rob Taylor, Wales wildlife and rural crime co-ordinator, welcomed the renewed focus. Mr Taylor said: "Our mission is to provide the best possible service to those residing and working within rural Wales, ensuring the preservation of our world-renowned farming produce, rich historical culture, and wildlife habitats for now and generations to come." The Welsh Government has committed to funding the co-ordinator role for a further three years, highlighting the importance of a joined-up approach to tackling rural and wildlife crime.

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