PCC Donna Jones engages young people to discuss critical issues like substance use and dangerous driving habits. Hampshire PCC Seeks Youth Input on Drugs and Dangerous Driving The YC asks young people their thoughts yearly. They do this with surveys and events. The “Big Conversation” survey includes ages 14 to 25. Their feedback was shared…
Rural areas see rising crime. Farmers face threats and need protection. Police increase resources to fight back. Rural Crime Surge Demands Action in Hampshire and Isle of Wight Hey, things are getting bad in the countryside. Violent crime is actually going up. Farmers and landowners face threats from gangs. Rural areas are isolated, so criminals…
Sailing groups and businesses are concerned about the Environment Agency’s coastal strategy affecting Lymington navigation. Lymington Groups Fear Coastal Strategy Impact on Navigation People are upset about coastal defense plans. These plans affect the area near Hurst Spit and Lymington. Sailing clubs and businesses strongly disagree with the ideas. The Environment Agency and others created…
SCAS launches a campaign to combat knife crime, focusing on education, first aid, and the impact of stabbings. Thames Valley: Reducing Knife Crime with New Awareness Campaign SCAS will run a campaign all through February. It wants to show knife crime’s impact; victims, families, and communities all suffer. The campaign teaches first aid, so people…