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Stronger together with Safer Langley
Crimefighters Matthew Barber Crimefighters Matthew Barber

Stronger together with Safer Langley

The Safer Langley initiative has seen a reduction in crime in Langley and stronger community links established.

Since launching in November last year, the Safer Slough Partnership, made up of the council and Thames Valley Police, has been working with community groups and local voluntary sector organisations to improve crime rates and perception of crime in Langley.

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Starmer’s narrow victory is a problem for all of us
Westminster, Crimefighters, Comment Matthew Barber Westminster, Crimefighters, Comment Matthew Barber

Starmer’s narrow victory is a problem for all of us

Everyone has lost. There are no winners. That is the reality of the vote on the Government’s Welfare Bill, or the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, as it is properly known.

There has been parliamentary drama certainly, but there are no actual beneficiaries. For those who have only picked up the occasional headline, here’s my take on recent events.

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There’s only one Oxfordshire – on council reorganisation
Comment, Local Government, Oxfordshire Matthew Barber Comment, Local Government, Oxfordshire Matthew Barber

There’s only one Oxfordshire – on council reorganisation

In what is set to be Oxfordshire’s greatest political upheaval in a generation, the organisational map of the country is set to be redrawn. The Oxford Clarion have allowed me to use their virtual pages to set out my perspective, of having previously supported three council but now being convinced of the need for a single Oxfordshire council.

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Share your experience in my local business survey
Oxfordshire, Business Matthew Barber Oxfordshire, Business Matthew Barber

Share your experience in my local business survey

The majority of people are employed by small to medium sized businesses, which are the lifeblood of the economy. As Police & Crime Commissioner I know that crime can affect businesses, but I also recognise that low crime and a thriving economy go hand in hand. So I am asking you to take just a couple of minutes to share your experiences.

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