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Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard
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Police Commissioner backs mandatory support plan for children caught with knives

February 17, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Police Commissioner backs mandatory support plan for children caught with knives

Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard has welcomed new government plans that will require police to refer every child found in possession of a knife to specialist youth services, saying the move strengthens prevention […]

Luton MPs Rachel Hopkins (left) and Sarah Owen.jpg
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‘Hate won’t win’ in Luton, say MPs and council leader as impact of London rally felt in town

September 18, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on ‘Hate won’t win’ in Luton, say MPs and council leader as impact of London rally felt in town

Luton’s most senior politicians have condemned a rally in London at the weekend as “an offensive and dangerous display of racist nationalism” that has been felt well beyond the capital and in the town. In […]

Bedfordshire Police with Luton Council’s Neighbourhood Enforcement Team, public health team, immigration team, and security teams are part of the Safer Streets Initiative
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Summer crackdown saw positive impact on anti-social behaviour and Luton town centre trouble

September 12, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Summer crackdown saw positive impact on anti-social behaviour and Luton town centre trouble

Home Office officials heard how a summer crackdown on anti-social behaviour in Luton led to hundreds of fines and arrests. Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard and senior officers briefed government representatives on the […]

Cllr Hazel Simmons and Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard
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Leaders aim to reassure Luton after ‘revulsion’ with violent riots across country

August 6, 2024 Newsdesk 1

Leaders in Luton have sought to reassure communities about “potential local threats” in the wake of violent riots in cities across the country.  Luton Council Leader Hazel Simmons MBE and Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner […]

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New PCC pledges ‘zero tolerance of all crime’ as he asks for residents’ views on police plan

August 5, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on New PCC pledges ‘zero tolerance of all crime’ as he asks for residents’ views on police plan

Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard has launched a consultation survey for the people of Luton and Bedfordshire to share their views on the core objectives of his Police and Crime Plan. You can feed […]

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    Kaiser Chiefs to headline Luton’s biggest party of the year

    June 5, 2026 Comments Off on Kaiser Chiefs to headline Luton’s biggest party of the year
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