Policing

Thursday, June 12, 2025 gloucestershire policing crime organisedcrime hmicfrs investigation leadership resources intelligence improvement

Gloucestershire Constabulary has been judged inadequate in its handling of serious and organised crime (SOC) by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabularies and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This assessment, published … Read More

Sunday, June 1, 2025 elmspark policing crime development funding commissioner gloucestershire safety planning legal

There are growing concerns that the 10,000 future residents of the new Elms Park development near Uckington will face increased risks of crime unless £1.5 million is secured to build a dedicated police station. … Read More

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 elmspark policing planning housing cheltenham tewkesbury development funding legalaction communitysafety

Local authorities in Cheltenham and Tewkesbury face mounting pressure to delay approval of the colossal Elms Park housing development, slated to deliver 4,115 new homes near junction 10 of the M5 motorway. Police and Crime … Read More

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 gloucestershire childprotection policing safeguarding childabuse investigation missingchildren hmicfrs crime policereform

Gloucestershire Constabulary faces urgent calls to improve its safeguarding of children at risk, following a critical inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). The … Read More

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 gloucestershire policing neighbourhood police home office officers error data community accuracy

Gloucestershire Constabulary has revised its neighbourhood policing figures downwards by 66% after an ‘administrative error’ resulted in an inflation of the official numbers of police officers on the beat. The … Read More