APCC welcomes funding which will complete the recruitment of 20,000 new police officers
The Government yesterday published its Provisional Police Funding Settlement for 2022/23.
Updated: Fri Dec 17 2021
APCC welcomes funding which will complete the recruitment of 20,000 new police officers
The Government yesterday published its Provisional Police Funding Settlement for 2022/23.
Updated: Fri Dec 17 2021
Statement on supporting visiting over the festive season
We know the importance of visiting for many people drawing on care, and their loved ones, particularly over the Christmas and New Year period. As restrictions on care homes have been revised throughout the pandemic, we will continue to monitor the situation and support care homes to implement guidance, to ensure that visiting policies are person centred.
Updated: Fri Dec 17 2021
A bright new future for thousands of young Scots thanks to Young Start funding
On Wednesday 15thDecember, projects paving the way for young people in Scotland to gain new skillsshared 600,000 of Young Start funding.The additional funding comes as a lifeline to many young Scots, whose services and opportunities for learning and gaining experience have been negatively affected by the pandemic.
Updated: Thu Dec 16 2021
CCRC refers case after wrong man convicted at court
The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) has referred a sexual assault conviction from 2008 to the Crown Court, after finding compelling evidence that the person arrested at the scene, was not the same man who was later convicted at court.
Updated: Thu Dec 16 2021
Charity Commission launches statutory inquiry into Dar ul Uloom Islamia Rizwia Bralawai
The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Dar ul Uloom Islamia Rizwia (Bralawai) over concerns about its administration and management.
Updated: Thu Dec 16 2021
How PCCs will support policing to end violence against women and girls
The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners has welcomed the publication of policing's plans to improve its response to violence against women and girls (VAWG).
Updated: Thu Dec 16 2021
How PCCs will support policing to end violence against women and girls
The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners has welcomed the publication of policing's plans to improve its response to violence against women and girls (VAWG).
Updated: Thu Dec 16 2021
Build Back Better Business Council meeting: 9 November 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson chaired a meeting of his Build Back Better Business Council.
Updated: Wed Dec 15 2021
Prime Minister announces Covid-19 Inquiry Chair
The Prime Minister has announced the Chair of the forthcoming public inquiry into the Covid-19 pandemic.
Updated: Wed Dec 15 2021
Prime Minister and Head of the NHS call for volunteers to support National Booster Effort
Government and NHS announce ambition to recruit tens of thousands of volunteers to help get jabs into arms.
Updated: Tue Dec 14 2021
CQC to postpone inspections of acute hospitals and general practice until New Year to support acceleration of booster program
The acceleration of the vaccine booster programme, announced yesterday in response to alarming new data about the spread of the Omicron variant, will require a massive effort from the NHS which is already under severe pressure. In recognition of this we are postponing on-site inspection activity in acute hospitals, ambulance services and general practice for the next three weeks with immediate effect - except in cases where we have evidence of risk to life, or the immediate risk of serious harm to people.
Updated: Mon Dec 13 2021
Lewisham holiday project helping ease the burden for vulnerable families this Christmas
Helping spread the Christmas spirit and ease the burden on families across the borough, Voluntary Services Lewisham (VSL) are using a 10,000 grant from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK, to provide food, toys, supermarket vouchers and a Christmas Eve meal to vulnerable individuals and families in the community.
Updated: Mon Dec 13 2021
PM call with President Putin of Russia: 13 December 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to President Putin about the build-up of Russian forces on Ukraine's border.
Updated: Mon Dec 13 2021
Redbridge homeless charity receives National Lottery funding to deliver first-of-its-kind mobile consulting service
East London homeless community group, Healthy Living Healthy Lives CIC, has received 10,000 of National Lottery funding to create a mobile consulting room to deliver healthcare to people who are homeless across Redbridge.
Updated: Mon Dec 13 2021
Urgent Omicron appeal: Get boosted now
Prime Minister and NHS turbocharge booster programme against Omicron and launch an urgent national appeal calling for people to get jabbed.
Updated: Mon Dec 13 2021
ICVA committed to ensuring ICV schemes are focused on equality and diversity
The APCC's Deputy Mental Health and Custody lead PCC Emily Spurrell has welcomed Just Visiting? - a report published today by the Independent Custody Visiting Association (ICVA) and the Criminal Justice Alliance on tackling race and gender inequalities in police custody.
Updated: Fri Dec 10 2021
ICVA committed to ensuring ICV schemes are focused on equality and diversity
The APCC's Deputy Mental Health and Custody lead PCC Emily Spurrell has welcomed Just Visiting? - a report published today by the Independent Custody Visiting Association (ICVA) and the Criminal Justice Alliance on tackling race and gender inequalities in police custody.
Updated: Fri Dec 10 2021
National Lottery funding for new Damilola Taylor Trust film project supporting young people affected by the pandemic
A new youth filming project in London is being set-up by the Damilola Taylor Trust to give young people in South London affected by the pandemic a platform to share their experience, thanks to National Lottery funding.
Updated: Thu Dec 09 2021
Prime Minister confirms move to Plan B in England
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a move to Plan B in England.
Updated: Thu Dec 09 2021
Tackling race disparity in policing and the criminal justice system
The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners has set out its latest plan to improve Black communities' confidence in policing and the criminal justice system.
Updated: Thu Dec 09 2021
Tackling race disparity in policing and the criminal justice system
The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners has set out its latest plan to improve Black communities' confidence in policing and the criminal justice system.
Updated: Thu Dec 09 2021
APCC portfolio welcome to Policing Minister letter on new measures to protect shopworkers
The APCC welcomes action to protect retail workers after Policing Minister Kit Malthouse confirmed this week that the Government has tabled an amendment to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, to ensure that the current aggravating factor, used in cases of assault, will apply to retail workers.
Updated: Wed Dec 08 2021
APCC portfolio welcome to Policing Minister letter on new measures to protect shopworkers
The APCC welcomes action to protect retail workers after Policing Minister Kit Malthouse confirmed this week that the Government has tabled an amendment to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, to ensure that the current aggravating factor, used in cases of assault, will apply to retail workers.
Updated: Wed Dec 08 2021
Communities across England look ahead to the New Year with almost 65 million National Lottery cash boost
Almost 65 million of vital National Lottery funding has gone to communities across England this quarter* to support them as they recover from the pandemic, helping them to build back stronger into the New Year and beyond.
Updated: Tue Dec 07 2021