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East Midlands unites to stop violence against women and girls

East Midlands unites to stop violence against women and girls

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Hundreds of people from across the East Midlands came together in Nottingham this week to back a powerful regional drive to prevent violence against women and girls (VAWG).
Date:
Wednesday 8th October 2025
Deadline for applications draws near for PCC's rural crime funding boost

Deadline for applications draws near for PCC's rural crime funding boost

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Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews is calling on rural groups to urgently apply for funding to support efforts to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour before the deadline passes.
Date:
Thursday 2nd October 2025
Resignation of Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Charlotte Chirico

Resignation of Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Charlotte Chirico

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Statement from Charlotte Chirico:
Date:
Friday 26th September 2025
Youth projects funded by PCC helping to unlock potential and prevent crime

Youth projects funded by PCC helping to unlock potential and prevent crime

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Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews met youth leaders in Leicester to see firsthand how his funding is helping young people stay out of the criminal justice system, thereby supporting his crime prevention policy.
Date:
Tuesday 23rd September 2025
PCC issues fresh plea to the Home Secretary for fairer police funding

PCC issues fresh plea to the Home Secretary for fairer police funding

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Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has written to newly appointed Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood calling for urgency in addressing the ongoing issue of police funding.
Date:
Friday 19th September 2025
PCC welcomes roll out of new learning course to protect students from sexual violence and harassment

PCC welcomes roll out of new learning course to protect students from sexual violence and harassment

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Thousands of university students across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are to benefit from a new educational programme raising awareness of harassment and sexual misconduct.
Date:
Wednesday 10th September 2025
PCC issues important advice for victims and survivors of domestic abuse

PCC issues important advice for victims and survivors of domestic abuse

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Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews is appealing for victims of domestic abuse who use a hidden mobile phone to opt out of a national Emergency Alerts test to maintain their safety.
Date:
Tuesday 2nd September 2025
PCC announces rural crime funding boost as national campaign launches

PCC announces rural crime funding boost as national campaign launches

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Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has unveiled a new funding opportunity giving communities a frontline role in tackling rural crime.
Date:
Monday 1st September 2025
New plan to prevent crime and harm puts communities centre-stage

New plan to prevent crime and harm puts communities centre-stage

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A pioneering new blueprint has been unveiled setting out how key safety partners across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland will work together to prevent crime and harm.
Date:
Friday 29th August 2025
PCC Rupert Matthews' views endorsed by Justice Minister

PCC Rupert Matthews' views endorsed by Justice Minister

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Just days after PCC Rupert Matthews wrote to the Justice Minister Shabana Mahmood MP, advocating the automatic deportation of all foreign criminals, the Minister took to social media in support of this view.
Date:
Tuesday 12th August 2025
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