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Funding announced for Domestic Violence Advocate Car Service
Most victims who report domestic abuse do so in a moment of courage or crisis. Having an independent advocate present in that critical window of opportunity can significantly increase victim engagement, improve opportunities for safeguarding and help to bring more offenders to justice.
What even is “Thames Valley”?
Now that the dust has settled a little on the Government’s announcement of the creation of a Mayor for Thames Valley it’s time to think about what this might mean in the real world.
The short term funding being made available now would buy about 72cm of the Botley Road bridge!
£200,000 taken from criminals used to back community projects
A total of 36 community and voluntary organisations from across the Thames Valley have secured funding through the latest round of the Community Fund, helping to deliver a wide range of projects aimed at preventing crime and improving public safety.
PCC urges Home Secretary to reconsider MOD Bicester asylum accommodation plans
Residents in the villages and town near your proposed site at Bicester have genuine concerns about the impact of these proposals on their safety and security.
New CCTV Hub to boost public safety and support crime prevention across Oxfordshire
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Matthew Barber joined local authority partners and Thames Valley Police to officially launch a new countywide CCTV control room in Abingdon Police Station.
Design a Christmas Card
Entries are now open for my 2026 Christmas Card competition. Unleash your child’s creativity to create the best design across Thames Valley.