This week is No More Week, a week to come together to raise awareness of domestic abuse and sexual violence. Staffordshire Commissioner Ben Adams is encouraging victims of domestic abuse to seek emotional and practical support from the New Era Domestic Abuse Victim Service.

Victims of crime have shared how Staffordshire Police and partners can improve the support they offer. Through the local Victims Forum, victims said they wanted to see ‘better communication’, ‘to feel safe and supported’ and ‘more consideration of vulnerabilities, disabilities and additional needs’.

Staffordshire Commissioner Ben Adams’ proposed Fire & Rescue precept – the contribution residents make as part of their annual council tax – has been approved by the Police, Fire & Crime Panel, following a consultation with residents about how much they would be willing to pay for the service.

Staffordshire Commissioner Ben Adams today (9 February) confirmed the appointment of Glynn Luznyj as Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service’s new Chief Fire Officer, after the decision was ratified at a meeting of the Police, Fire & Crime Panel.

Staffordshire Commissioner for Police, Fire & Rescue and Crime Ben Adams will present his annual budget and council tax precept proposal at a meeting of the Staffordshire Police, Fire & Crime Panel on Monday 2 February.

Staffordshire Commissioner Ben Adams’ proposed Police precept – the contribution residents make as part of their annual council tax – has been approved by the Police, Fire & Crime Panel, following a consultation with residents about how much they would be willing to pay for the service.

Staffordshire Commissioner for Police, Fire & Rescue and Crime Ben Adams is pleased to announce that following a rigorous and robust interview process, his preferred candidate for the role of Chief Fire Officer in Staffordshire is Glynn Luznyj, currently Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service’s Deputy Chief Fire Officer.

How much would you be prepared to pay for Policing and Fire & Rescue services in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to keep our communities safe?

Topics to be discussed by Staffordshire Commissioner Ben Adams and Chief Fire Officer Rob Barber at a public meeting on Wednesday (3 December) will include the impact of increasing demand, work to support vulnerable residents, and the Service’s prevention and education activities.

Topics to be discussed by Staffordshire Commissioner Ben Adams and Acting Chief Constable Becky Riggs at a public meeting on Thursday (20 November) will include the impact of targeted hot spot policing patrols and an update on the latest child protection inspection.

You may be aware that Government recently confirmed that Police, Fire & Rescue and Crime Commissioners will be replaced in May 2028. There will be appointed Deputy Mayors in areas where elected Strategic Mayors are in place, and Police & Fire Boards in those areas where Mayoral elections are delayed.

Today marks the end of Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, and Staffordshire Commissioner Ben Adams is encouraging victims to seek emotional and practical support from the New Era Domestic Abuse Victim Service.