By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire’s police commissioner could cut the number of PCSOs by slashing £1.3m off that part of the budget and using the cash to fund other police officers.
PCC John Dwyer stressed there would be no redundancies and losses would be through “natural wastage”.
Residents in Crewe and Nantwich have a few days left to make their views known on the level of council tax people pay for their police service.
Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer’s survey will close at midday on Tuesday January 25.
By Mark Smith, local democracy reporter
Council tax payers across Cheshire could be asked to stump up more cash to help fund policing.
Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer has launched a survey seeking views of residents on raising the police precept – the component of Council Tax which helps fund Cheshire Constabulary – by 83p a month.
A Nantwich youngster enjoyed a festive surprise from Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner after winning a a Christmas Card competition.
Eight-year-old Romani Rhodes-Fowles was visited by PCC John Dwyer and PC Panda at her Bridgemere CE Primary School.
By Mark Smith, local democracy reporter
A crackdown on county lines gangs and improving confidence in policing were among the priorities unveiled in the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire’s new Police and Crime Plan.
Conservative John Dwyer officially presented the plan alongside the force’s Chief Constable Mark Roberts today (November 1).
Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire John Dwyer and Chief Constable Mark Roberts, have welcomed a £1.1 million Government “Safer Streets Fund” handout.
It’s the joint-highest award in the country and is part of the third round of the Safer Streets Fund.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire residents are dialling 999 when they should not because the non-emergency 101 number is “not fit for purpose”, the county’s Police Commissioner has said.
John Dwyer told members of the Cheshire Police and Crime Panel that he has put the chief constable under pressure to improve the 101 service.
Sexual abuse targeted at a Cheshire East female councillor has been branded “disgusting” by Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer.
Cllr Charlotte Leach has spoken out about the abuse suffered in phone calls.
Cheshire’s Police Crime Commissioner says road safety is a priority after figures show more than 280 people were seriously injured on the county’s roads in 2020.
Twenty-nine people lost their lives in road accidents in the same year.
Conservative John Dwyer has regained the position of Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner after Thursday’s election.
The result was declared at 8.15pm this evening (May 8) with Mr Dwyer collecting 111,962 votes compared to second candidate, incumbent David Keane (Labour), who achieved 99,463 votes after first and second preferences were declared.
Nantwich residents aired their concerns about anti-social behaviour on Brookfield Park to Police Crime Commissioner candidate David Keane.
Mr Keane visited the park on Saturday where a minority of yobs have destroyed trees, set piles of rubbish on fire, left broken glass and litter across the park, and been seen driving cars and motorbikes recklessly on the grass.
Residents in Nantwich will get to vote on who should be their Police and Crime Commissioner at local elections on May 6.
There are also a small number of Cheshire East Council Ward councillor elections taking place, including Crewe West by-election.
Residents in Nantwich will be offered virtual mental health and wellbeing sessions funded by Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane.
The local policing team and volunteer group, Nantwich Buddies, have received funding from the Community Police Fund to run an eight-week course.
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