Rupert Matthews, Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner, has welcomed the imminent illegality of the misuse of nitrous oxide as a boost to his campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB).
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 to Asfordby to meet Chris and learn more about the policies that are going to win this by-election for us.
This morning I went to visit the St Matthew’s Big Local project in Leicester, to see how they are using some of the grant money I allocate to divert youngsters away from crime. As I was arriving, half a dozen burly teenagers were leaving.
Young people are being offered free football sessions as part of an ambitious project to promote self-development and prevent crime and anti-social behaviour.
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Rupert Matthews has called a public meeting to give residents in North West Leicestershire the opportunity to share their views on crime and policing.
On Saturday 14 October, I went out in Whitwick with Cllr Craig Smith and a team of Conservatives from North West Leicestershire to knock on doors and find out what issues were of most concern to local residents.
On 5th October my day in Leicester proved to be more eventful than I had expected. I started with breakfast at Rolls & Rotis on Wood Hill. An omelette roti set me up for the day, and I was able to chat to the owner about local issues.
