Essex community groups given a happy new year with £1m funding boost
Roger Hirst MBE, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, today announced funding of nearly £1 million for Essex voluntary sector projects that are supporting young people and communities across Essex to live happier, safer lives. This huge, transformative amount is the total awarded from two funding pots, £463,524 from Essex Violence and Vulnerability Unit […]
Essex Police and Social Media Monsters: support resources
Two Essex Police investigations are to feature in a Channel 4 documentary series. The Essex episodes of Social Media Monsters will air consecutively on the evening of Tuesday 13 January. The first episode will focus on the force’s investigation into Jay Lang, who abused and blackmailed dozens of victims after contacting them using social media […]
PFCC and Chair of Violence and Vulnerability Partnership awarded MBE as he sets out his priorities for 2026
Roger Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, and chair of the Violence and Vulnerability Partnership has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the New Year Honour’s List. The Commissioner received this honour for services to Policing and to Community Safety. Mr Hirst, MBE said: “It’s an […]