Articles about policing from Norfolk County Council
Norfolk County Council has voted to formally object to the Home Office's plan to house up to 1,250 asylum seekers at RAF Barnham in Suffolk, a site just a mile from Thetford. The council has also ordered an urgent report on the impact to Norfolk services by 5 October.
Source: County Council
Norfolk County Council's Trading Standards team has seized nearly 150,000 illegal cigarettes and forced five businesses to close for selling illicit tobacco and vapes. A tobacco sniffer dog is now being trained to support the crackdown.
Source: Cabinet
Norfolk's Community Safety Partnership scrutiny panel has formally requested a report on domestic abuse trends linked to the 2026 World Cup and other major sporting events. Councillors want the data to inform future prevention and awareness campaigns, with alcohol and substance misuse also to be examined.
Source: Norfolk Community Safety Partnership Scrutiny Sub Panel
Norfolk residents who have repeatedly reported anti-social behaviour to councils, police, or housing providers can now request a formal multi-agency review of their case. The panel scrutinised how the process is working across the county and discussed ways to raise public awareness.
Source: Norfolk Community Safety Partnership Scrutiny Sub Panel
Norfolk's Community Safety Partnership Scrutiny Sub Panel has agreed a new work programme covering road safety, modern slavery, water safety, and the growing risks posed by e-bikes and e-scooters in pedestrian areas. The panel will also examine the wider police and crime partnership response alongside victim support.
Source: Norfolk Community Safety Partnership Scrutiny Sub Panel
Norfolk's Community Safety Partnership Scrutiny Sub Panel has agreed to investigate heritage crime and water safety alongside road safety and drug-related deaths at future meetings. A newly formed Norfolk Heritage Watch group will present its strategic plan to councillors later this year.
Source: Norfolk Community Safety Partnership Scrutiny Sub Panel
Norfolk's Police and Crime Panel has appointed Chief Executive Mark Stokes as Acting Police and Crime Commissioner while an election takes place to find a permanent replacement. Stokes will cover both his existing CEO role and the commissioner role simultaneously for around four weeks, with no extra pay.
Source: Norfolk Police and Crime Panel
Norfolk's Community Safety Partnership scrutiny panel has reviewed the county's response to domestic abuse, sexual violence, stalking and harassment, raising concerns about under-reporting and calling for clearer anonymous reporting routes. Councillors also agreed that training resources on tackling misinformation about these crimes should be shared with all elected members.
Source: Norfolk Countywide Community Safety Partnership Scrutiny Sub Panel
Norfolk's Community Safety Panel has agreed to add reports on door-to-door scams, No Cold Calling Zones, and a Winter of Action review to its work programme. The move follows a request from the Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee, which wants to assess how effective current measures are at protecting residents.
Source: Norfolk Countywide Community Safety Partnership Scrutiny Sub Panel
The Norfolk Police and Crime Panel heard that disability hate crime is significantly under-reported, with new work underway to improve access to reporting for deaf people. Efforts are also being made to understand what would encourage more LGBT+ people to come forward.
Source: Norfolk Police and Crime Panel
The Norfolk Police and Crime Panel has asked for written clarification on rules governing police pension forfeiture after a member raised concerns that dismissed officers' dependent family members could be unfairly penalised. The PCC confirmed a court judgment caps how much pension can be seized to protect dependants.
Source: Norfolk Police and Crime Panel
Norfolk's Police and Crime Panel raised concerns about increases in robbery of personal property and stalking and harassment offences at its April meeting. Members debated how best to prevent offending, including education in schools targeting boys and young men.
Source: Norfolk Police and Crime Panel
Norfolk Constabulary has seen improved shoplifting and retail crime outcomes over the past year, with the panel voting to formally commend officers. However, rising fuel prices may be driving an increase in drive-offs without paying, which will be monitored.
Source: Norfolk Police and Crime Panel
Norfolk's Police and Crime Commissioner has confirmed that support services for victims of rape and serious sexual violence are available whether or not a crime is reported to police. The panel heard that charge rates for sexual offences range from just 7.8% to 14.6%, but that the Independent Sexual Violence Adviser service has been protected despite rising costs.
Source: Norfolk Police and Crime Panel
The panel identified Holt as one of the five worst-performing areas in Norfolk for police response times. The Police and Crime Commissioner has been asked to provide a written report on the issue, with particular attention to rural areas.
Source: Norfolk Police and Crime Panel
A programme to train 2,000 Norfolk residents in street harassment bystander intervention is on course to meet its target, the Police and Crime Panel heard. The county is also planning extra resources for Project Vigilant, which tackles harassment in the night-time economy.
Source: Norfolk Police and Crime Panel
Norfolk County Council has approved a new five-year Community Risk Management Plan for the Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service, covering 2026 to 2031. The plan, backed unanimously by 58 councillors, includes a change to the emergency response standard and updates how the service measures its performance.
Source: County Council
The Norfolk Countywide Combined Safety Partnership Scrutiny Sub Panel has been asked to look into door-to-door scammers and the enforcement of No Cold Calling Zones, following concerns raised by local councillors. The panel will also review outcomes from a recent winter anti-fraud campaign.
Source: Adult Social Care and Public Health Select Committee