Prisoners Building Homes - a skills programme to reduce reoffending Wednesday, 17 April, 2024 The Prisoners Building Homes programme was set up to enable prisoners to be employed and trained by modular housing providers to build low carbon, modular homes for local communities and vulnerable people. It provides an opportunity to reduce reoffending by ensuring prisoners have the skills they need to help secure employment upon their release. The Prisoners Building Homes (PBH) Programme is led... Local News
PCC elections on May 2nd - What I have achieved and what more there is to do 5th April 2024 I have been honoured to serve as your PCC since 2021, I want to continue to make Avon and Somerset a safer place for everyone. Here's a few of the achievements... Articles
Working together to tackle knife crime - a response to recent events in Bristol 7th March 2024 In recent weeks we have seen a number of heart breaking murders involving knives amongst young people in Bristol. The city is not alone in experiencing these... Local News
STOP! Think Fraud! 14th February 2024 This week the Home Office have launched a new initiative to help people protect themselves against fraud. As the OPCC national lead for Cyber and Economic crime... Local News
Life Cycle project helping prisoners gain qualifications and confidence 28th July 2023 I was very pleased to visit Life Cycle UK recently helping prisoners in HMP Bristol gain mechanics skills and qualifications in bike maintenance. BIKE BACK is... Local News
Meeting with local Councillors to discuss local crime and policing issues 5th March 2023 Since January I have been going out and about all over Avon and Somerset holding Councillor Forums to engage with local councillors from all over the area. It... Local News
Bank transfer delays could protect victims from fraud 9th February 2023 Fraudsters often scam people into transferring money from their bank accounts, with the victim only realising a while later when its too late. I'm urging the... Articles
Tackling Knife Crime in Avon and Somerset 1st September 2022 TACKLING KNIFE CRIME SURVEY I have recently launched a survey on our approaches to tackling knife crime within Avon and Somerset. Please take a few minutes to... Opinions
Anti-social behaviour in Cheddar - joint meeting 10th June 2022 Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner Mark Shelford joined Sedgemoor District Councillor Graham Godwin-Pearson and representatives from James Heappey... Local News
WATCH: Mark Shelford Interview with Pakistani Association Bristol 5th May 2021 Mark Shelford visits the Pakistani Association in Bristol to hear their views and answer their questions. Articles