If you're worried about crime rates, neighbourhood policing and cuts, then vote in the next Police and Crime Commissioner elections on Thursday 2 May!
Each police area has a Police and Crime Commissioner and elections for the role are held every four years.
Police and Crime Commissioners are elected to make sure the local force is meeting the needs of the community. They are responsible for.
- How the area is policed
- Engaging with the public and victims of crime to help set police and crime plans and organising projects within the community
- Setting the police budget and making sure it is spent effectively
- The amount of Council Tax charged for the police
- The information you get about what local police are doing
- Appointing the Chief Constable
- Working closely with local councils and other community organisations on these plans and projects
Find out more about the role.
Want to vote in the Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner elections on Thursday 2 May?
South Devon and Dartmoor Community Safety Partnership are hosting a FREE online session for professionals on Thursday 16 May, focused on preventing exploitation.
Attendees will hear from speakers from a variety of agencies including Devon and Cornwall Police and Devon County Council. The session will cover topics such as radicalisation, criminal and sexual exploitation, as well as preventing exploitation in adolescents. It will also support parents along with offering advice on how to report any concerns.
There will also be 15 minutes at the end where speakers will be happy to take any questions.
Find out more and register online.
Are you a business looking to grow, innovate, and thrive in the marine, defence, space, advanced manufacturing, engineering or net zero tech sectors?
Following the Government's recent announcement that tax benefits for Freeports have been extended to 2031, South Hams' businesses are invited to attend a FREE event to find out what it means for your business and suppliers.
The session will explore the opportunities, benefits, and incentives available as part of the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport.
The event takes place at Plymouth Albion Rugby Club on Tuesday 23 April from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
At this event, you'll:
- Hear from the team and key experts about the Freeport's vision, plans, and impact.
- Learn how the Freeport can help you reduce costs, boost competitiveness, and access new markets.
- Gain insights into tax benefits and savings, customs opportunities, and prime locations for investment and trade.
- Network with other businesses and explore collaboration possibilities.
Limited places available - register online.
Are you committed to increasing biodiversity? Would you like the opportunity to share your passion in supporting others to also take steps to protect nature across West Devon?
We have an exciting role for a Wildlife Warden Co-ordinator, who will support towns, parishes, community groups and individual volunteers across the borough to monitor, record and improve biodiversity.
We also have a variety of other exciting roles available.
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