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Keep up to date with the latest news, case studies and media from Dan Price, the Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner. For media enquiries please contact opccmediadesk@cheshire-pcc.gov.uk
February 2026 public scrutiny meeting
Watch the public scrutiny meeting which took place in February 2026. Dan Price, Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner focused on the performance of Cheshire custody suites.
Council tax police budget approved – 30 PCSO roles saved
Dan Price, Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner’s (PCC) police budget for 2026/27 has been approved, securing 30 Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) roles that were facing redundancy.
Council launches ‘Fighting for Change’ to tackle youth violence across the borough
A new initiative aimed at addressing youth violence is underway across Cheshire West and Chester, as the Council’s Youth Service responds to a perceived rise in youth-related crime.
The Duke of Westminster backs Cheshire’s phone-free education pledge with £250k personal donation
All state high schools in Cheshire will have phones locked away under Cheshire PCC’s initiative The Duke of Westminster is making a significant personal donation of £250,000 to help Cheshire’s state high schools buy lockable phone pouches. The donation means Cheshire is likely to become the first county in the UK where all mainstream state[...]
Cheshire PCC saves 10 PCSOs
Dan Price, Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has saved 10 PCSOs from redundancy following an announcement before Christmas that Cheshire Police had entered a consultation to reduce them by 60.
Cheshire CARES – What do they do?
Cheshire CARES is an enhanced service offering emotional and practical support to help victims cope and recover from the impact of crime.
Fresh Start – progress made so far
Fresh start was launched in March 2025 and aims at helping those on probation get into meaningful, long-term employment.
November 2025 public scrutiny meeting
Watch the public scrutiny meeting which took place in November 2025. Dan Price, Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner focused the performance of Cheshire Constabulary
RASASC – What do they do?
A staff member from the commissioned service Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC), shares how their service supports survivors of sexual violence and/or abuse.
Annual report 2024/25
"This year wasn't about warming the seat. It was about getting things done." See what has been achieved against the Police and Crime Plan that will help Cheshire's communities to thrive.