Jeff Cuthbert, who spent 13 years as a then-Assembly Member before taking up the PCC role, said the devolution of the justice system is “the right way to go”.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Outgoing PCC says Gwent is ‘a safer place than when I found it’
Police and crime commissioners are elected to represent the public in policing matters and hold their local force and chief constable to account.
New PCC vows to champion youth and social justice
Police and crime commissioners are elected to represent the public on policing matters and hold their local force to account.
‘Increasing confidence’ health board will improve after Welsh Government imposed interventions
Three months since health secretary Eluned Morgan announced the urgent escalation measures at the health board, there are “some early signs of improvement”.
Young people worried about ‘normalisation’ of underage vaping
Tackling underage vaping is one of the most pressing issues for young people in Caerphilly, according to the county borough’s Youth Forum.
Critics say spending on new Ffos Caerffili market ‘went way above budget’
Opposition councillors have launched fresh criticism of the Ffos Caerffili market amid reports the project ran over budget.
Councillors back extending the rules on resident parking spaces
Councillors have backed changes to parking policies across Caerphilly County Borough aimed at supporting holders of resident permits.
Council ‘learns lessons’ after missed bin collection complaints
Caerphilly Council said lessons have been learned following a series of complaints about bin collections and litter.
Police and crime commissioner election explained
This election marks several firsts in Wales, including the requirement for people to show identification before they cast their votes.
Petrol station shop applies for alcohol licence
Euro Garages Ltd has bid for a booze licence for the Asda Express garage at 235 High Street.