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Thames Valley Police Chief Constable Francis Habgood has today (16/10) announced that he is to retire.

He will retire from his role as Chief Constable at the end of March 2019, after four years in the post, 15 years within the force and more than 32 years in the police service.

Vale of White Horse and South Oxfordshire District Councils are looking to update their housing allocation policy and have today (15/10) launched a six-week public consultation on the proposed changes.

Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, three men have been sentenced for GBH offences at Reading Crown Court. 

Yesterday (12/10) thousands of people lined the streets of Windsor to celebrate the wedding of Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie and Mr Jack Brooksbank.

Months of hard work went into planning the police operation and together with partners we delivered a safe and secure day for all.

Eight people from Oxford have today (12/10) been sentenced in connection with the murder of Christopher Lemonius in Blackbird Leys.

The eight were each convicted by unanimous verdict at Oxford Crown Court on Tuesday, 9 October.

Over £350,000 funding to reduce reoffending and protect young people from gangs

This week I have announced over £350,000 funding for seven organisations delivering projects to support key strategic aims within the Police and Crime Plan.

The Police and Crime Commissioner for the Thames Valley has awarded over £300,000 funding to seven organisations delivering projects to support key strategic aims within his Police and Crime Plan.

Following the publication of the National Audit Office (NAO) report on the financial stability of police forces, I spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire about how the funding formula should be improved to benefit Thames Valley.

Statement from the Thames Valley PCC:

We are looking for volunteers to assist in running Cadet weekly sessions and supporting Cadets at events and community activities across the Thames Valley.