Safer Streets Event in Oadby & Wigston Friday, 22 November, 2024 We held a Safer Streets Event in Oadby & Wigston on 15 November when we handed out home security equipment such as window alarms, video door bells and light timer switches to a carefully selected range of residents. Find out more in this video. now with subtitles. Local News
Diwali Lights Switch On 13th November 2023 On 11 November I went to the Beaumont Shopping Centre to switch on their Diwali Lights along with Cllr Hemant Rae Bhatia. Local News
PCC invests £40k in crime prevention activities to make communities stronger and more resilient 7th November 2023 More than £40k of funding has been shared across three communities to help volunteers reduce the risk of crime and anti-social behaviour. Leicester... Local News
What Happened in My Week as Your PCC 30 October to 4 November! 7th November 2023 My Week - 29 October to 4 November Monday began with a meeting with Inspector Graham Wells, commander at Spinney Hills Police Station in Leicester. We had a... Local News
Rupert Matthews welcomes £2 bus fare extension thanks to Conservative Government, bringing cheaper journeys for people across Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland 1st November 2023 Millions of bus passengers across the country will continue to benefit from the £2 bus fare cap thanks to the Conservative Government’s long-term decision to... Local News
PCC welcomes funding major boost to make streets safer 28th October 2023 Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has secured almost £1m of extra Home Office funding to get tough on ASB, Neighbourhood Crime and Violence Against... Local News
Harborough Community Day blog 22nd October 2023 My community day in and around Market Harborough on 19 October began with a visit to Little Bowden Park. I met with Cllr Peter James, who was keen to discuss... Local News
PCC Welcomes Swift Nitrous Oxide Legislation 22nd October 2023 Rupert Matthews, Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner, has welcomed the imminent illegality of the misuse of nitrous oxide as a... Local News
Candidate announced for Asfordby By-Election 18th October 2023 The Melton Conservatives have announced that Chris Gray will be the Conservative candidate in the Asfordby by-election, taking place on 2 November. I went along... Local News
Meeting the public in Oadby & Wigston 17th October 2023 On 10 October I spent my Community Day in Oadby & Wigston. My first stop was at the Life Church, Wigston, where I was welcomed by Pastor Mary and the Church... Local News
