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
An Afternoon in Oadby & Wigston 6th March 2023 On Monday 27 February, I came to Oadby and Wigston in response to some good news about local issues – though we are not out of the woods yet. I started my day... Local News
Sports sessions funded by PCC help to reduce anti-social behaviour in Leicester 26th February 2023 A project funded by Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews to increase sports opportunities for young people is... Local News
Supporting Neighbourhood Watch in Coalville 26th February 2023 On Saturday 25 February I went to the Palitoy Estate in Coalville to support the local Neighbourhood Watch team. The estate was built on the site of the old... Local News
On Patrol with the Hinckley Beat Team 26th February 2023 On Thursday 23 February I came to Hinckley to learn more about how the police, local BID, businesses and council are working together to tackle issues such as... Local News
Police Budget approved and will go ahead 21st February 2023 The budget for policing Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland put forward by PCC Rupert Matthews, which includes a £620K transfer from the Commissioner’s... Local News
Good News from Beaumont Leys Shopping Centre 21st February 2023 I visited the shopping centre and market at Beaumont Leys on 20th February to meet with Inspector Zakoscielny because of the dramatic improvements that have... Local News
PCC announces funding boost to support the Bell Foundry People Zone 20th February 2023 A new fund has been launched offering community-based groups or individuals grants of up to £10,000 to help make their community safer, giving people a sense of... Local News
New youth hub at heart of Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium helps to protect young people from crime 19th February 2023 A new youth hub providing young people with a safe place to socialise and take part in sport has opened its doors thanks to support from the county’s Police and... Local News
PCC supplies stickers to cut trailer theft 2nd February 2023 In response to a recent spate of horse and agricultural trailer theft, Rupert Matthews, Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland’s Police and Crime Commissioner... Local News