Tough action to root out serious violence and knife crime delivers success Monday, 25 March, 2024 Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has welcomed the success of joint action to crackdown on serious violence and knife crime and reduce incidents. The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland PCC works collaboratively with Leicestershire Police's Violence and Complex Crime Unit's Prevention Team and the Violence Reduction Network (VRN) to prevent and reduce serious violence and knife crime... Local News
Weekly vlog 12 january 2024 14th January 2024 The week of 8 January 2024 was exceptionally busy with Budget discussions, but I also found time to get out into the community. Find out more on my weekly vlog. Local News
From Grassroots to the WSL: Leicestershire's Pledge to Women's Football Development 12th January 2024 Strides towards equitable recognition and development have long been overdue in the world of women's football. That is why I am delighted to welcome the recent... Local News
Video interview with the Women Empowerment Network about my role as Police and Crime Commissioner 10th January 2024 On 10 January I was interviewed by Princess from the Women Empowerment Network [https://wen.uk.com/] about my role as Police and Crime Commissioner. we covered... Local News
Police and Crime Commissioner backs tougher action against spiking 7th January 2024 Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has welcomed tough new action to target spiking as the festive season gets into full swing. The Commissioner has... Local News
Taking the partnership approach to reduce harm in our night-time economy 7th January 2024 The night-time economy plays an important part of cultural life in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, creating jobs, attracting visitors and boosting our... Local News
Public Meeting in Belgrave area of Leicester regarding shoplifting and anti-social behaviour 7th January 2024 On 16 December we ran a public meeting at the Belgrave Centre. It was ably run by the local PCSO, George Bulter. The Neighbourhood Police Area Inspector was... Local News
PCC's new post to boost Neighbourhood Watch 7th January 2024 Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Rupert Matthews has announced the appointment of a new Project Manager to maximise the impact of Neighbourhood Watch and... Local News
Hurrah for bus fares in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland 7th January 2024 Most of us use our cars on a regular basis, but it’s also good to remember that the bus can also be a handy option. This is why, I am so pleased to read that... Local News
Rupert Matthews welcomes tax cut for 2.1 million people across the East Midlands thanks to the Conservative Government 7th January 2024 Rupert Matthews has welcomed a tax cut for 2,090,000 people in the East Midlands thanks to the long-term decisions taken by the Conservative Government at the... Local News