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Commercial vehicles inspected during road safety campaign
The Commercial Vehicle Unit helps to ensure road safety by monitoring light and heavy goods vehicles on our roads. These vehicles can often cause the most harm in the event of road traffic collisions.
A call for clarity in developing a new unitary council for Oxfordshire
I have written to the leaders of all of Oxfordshire councils calling on them to set aside party political differences and to back the plans that have already been published to create a new council for Oxfordshire.
Tackling disruption linked to pony and trap racing
Last weekend saw a significant operation by Thames Valley Police to enforce a dispersal order on the A413 and neighbouring roads around Chalfont St Peter and Gerrard’s Cross. This large police presence prevented an expected large event that could have seen hundreds, or even thousands gather for pony and trap racing. Yet it displaced some racing to Oxfordshire.
Thames Valley Police launches antisocial behaviour campaign 'It's that antisocial'
Have you ever experienced nuisance neighbours, loud and disruptive road users or people using drugs in your area?
And have you ever thought ‘I didn’t think it was serious enough to report’ or been told ‘it’s not that bad’ or ‘not that antisocial’?
Well, whether it is repetitive loud music, inconsiderate behaviour or vandalism, we are here to tell you: It’s that antisocial.
Community groups invited to apply for share of £200,000 of crime prevention funding
Matthew Barber, Police & Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley, has opened the first round of this year’s Community Fund, with a particular focus on supporting projects that tackle anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
PCC announces boost to crime prevention plans
Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber has confirmed a 15% increase to his Partnership Fund for the next three years to help cut crime