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News in Author: Marisa Charles

Date set for gross misconduct hearing of former Chief Constable Scott Chilton

A date has now been set for the gross misconduct hearing of former Chief Constable Scott Chilton.

15 July 2026

PCC responds to IOPC update regarding the murder of Henry Nowak

The Independent Office for Police Conduct have expanded its independent investigation following recent discussions with Henry Nowak’s family, who have made formal complaints about the force.

01 July 2026

PCC reacts to Court of Appeal referral for Henry Nowak’s murderer

The jail sentence of Vickrum Digwa, who was convicted of the murder of Henry Nowak in Southampton, has been referred to the Court of Appeal by the solicitor general under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.

16 June 2026

Police and Crime Commissioner reacts to death of Henry Nowak

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones says the manner in which Henry Nowak lost his life is a national tragedy.

01 June 2026

PCC welcomes Attorney General decision regarding Hampshire rape case

Attorney General Lord Hermer said there is “an epidemic of violence against women and girls in this country”, as he confirmed the sentences against all three boys in the Fordingbridge rape case will be referred to the Court of Appeal under the unduly lenient sentence scheme.

26 May 2026

Work has started to demolish the old Bitterne Police Station on Bursledon Road

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has awarded the work to Hampshire based construction company HP Contracts to safely strip the building down to ground level.

18 May 2026

Refurbished Aldershot Police Station front counter reflects town’s proud military heritage

Aldershot Police Station’s newly refurbished front counter has opened to the public.

06 May 2026

PCC offers reassurance to communities following rise in national threat level

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has offered reassurance to communities who may feel anxious after the UK’s terror threat level was raised to severe following a stabbing in North London on Wednesday (April 29).

01 May 2026

Over 500 stalking victims supported in Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has marked Stalking Awareness Week (20–26 April) by urging victims to seek help through her Stalking Advocacy and Support Service (SASS).

20 April 2026

Commissioner signs contract for Portsdown Hill speed cameras

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has confirmed that work to install ten average‑speed cameras on Portsdown Hill will begin this month.  

01 April 2026

Independent review of Constabulary’s Professional Standards Department published

The independent review commissioned by PCC Donna Jones into the force’s Professional Standards Department (PSD) has made recommendations on welfare, timeliness and proportionality of its investigations.

20 March 2026

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has announced more police officers to be recruited across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight amidst backdrop of falling police numbers across the UK

Police Commissioner Donna Jones has confirmed she will be funding 36 more police officers to be recruited taking the force total to 851 more police officers during her tenure as PCC.

03 February 2026

Communities are at risk due to lack of government funding

Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Donna Jones has reaffirmed her commitment to increasing police officer numbers following new Home Office statistics showing a national decline.

28 January 2026

Rural areas to get more Local Bobbies

Extra Local Bobbies have now been recruited to strengthen police visibility in rural areas. The officers will soon be based in rural communities in Winchester, Alton, Basingstoke, Hart, the New Forest, Liss and on the Isle of Wight.

17 January 2026

Less policing, more tax: government’s funding settlement fails communities

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has said the government’s announcement of the 2026–27 police funding settlement, delivered just days before Christmas, is a bitter blow to policing and communities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

20 December 2025

Donna Jones calls for robust funeral industry regulation to protect grieving families

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is calling for the introduction of a robust regulatory framework for funeral directors in England and Wales following a landmark case in Gosport.

14 December 2025

PCC demands urgent Home Office action as funding delays threaten public safety

Donna Jones, Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, has issued an urgent call to the Home Office to confirm funding for critical perpetrator intervention services.

11 December 2025

Hampshire and Isle of Wight residents invited to have their say on police funding

Residents across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are being invited to take part in a public survey launched by Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones, aimed at gathering views on future investment in policing through council tax contributions.

04 November 2025

£500,000 road safety fund launched by PCC

A £500,000 funding initiative has been launched by Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones to help reduce death and serious injuries on our roads.

20 October 2025

Police Commissioner Donna Jones urges communities to stay vigilant during Diwali celebrations

As families across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight prepare to celebrate Diwali and other cultural festivals, Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is encouraging residents to take simple steps to help protect their homes and valuables, particularly high-value gold jewellery, which can be a target for criminals during the festive season.

15 October 2025