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Merseyside Police Commissioner Emily Spurrell has unveiled a progress report detailing the achievements from the last 12 months in the work to tackle Violence against Women and Girls. The ‘Working in partnership to tackle Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) Delivery Plan’ was launched by Emily Spurrell a year ago, after an extensive consultation. It sets out…
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Thousands of young people will have the chance to gain valuable skills, helping to unlock their potential and build brighter futures as Merseyside’s Violence Reduction Partnership reveals the successful applicants for its Arts | Culture | Sport Fund. Music making, drama workshops, boxing, yoga, and knife crime interventions are just some of the activities set…
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An Annual Report detailing the progress made against the Vision Zero Road Safety Strategy has been released to mark Road Safety Week. The report maintains partners accountability to work within the guidance set out by the strategy. It highlights the partnerships work towards Vision Zero, demonstrating how we have worked to improve road safety since…
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Two victims of crime have described the life-changing difference the Victim Care Merseyside hub has made to their lives, as the service marks its first year in operation. The hub was launched by the Police Commissioner, Emily Spurrell, and the Chief Constable, last November to provide free, confidential, non-judgemental advice and support for all victims…
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Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner is welcoming a report by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire Service (HMICFRS), rating Merseyside Police as outstanding for its approach to tackling serious organised crime (SOC). The force has been graded for its approach to SOC six times by HMICFRS since the first inspection back in 2016 and…
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Councillors from across the region gathered today for the first Merseyside Councillors’ Conference hosted by the Police Commissioner. Emily Spurrell held the event to bring elected representatives from across the county together with her office and Merseyside Police to discuss how they can work even closer together to build safer, stronger communities. Opened by the…
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More than £900,000 of funding has been secured by Merseyside’s Police Commissioner to improve safety and protect women and girls in three areas blighted by crime and anti-social behaviour. Emily Spurrell’s successful bid into the fifth round of the Government’s Safer Streets Fund will see a total of £912,766 awarded to three projects aimed at…
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Earlier this year, a programme of improvement works commenced at Primrose Court in Huyton as part of the Safer Streets project. The works are now complete and include a new road surface, street lighting, the installation of CCTV, boundary fences and security devices for homes on the estate – all of which are aimed at…
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More than 4,000 young people will be able to enjoy safe, engaging activities this Halloween and Bonfire Night, thanks to the Merseyside Police Commissioner’s Youth Diversion Fund. Local charities, organisations and community groups were invited to apply for a share of £50,000 to go towards projects to help keep young people active and engaged around…
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Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell and Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram have launched a brand new initiative aimed at helping people who feel vulnerable, distressed or are being targeted with abuse or intimidation. Bus stations across the Liverpool City Region will become ‘safe spaces’ for those who need them. The idea is…
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