Working Together to Cut Crime

Police

I will champion our local police force and will work together with Lincolnshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner to tackle offences that affect residents in Sleaford and North Hykeham, such as rural crime. Ensuring our police officers can do their jobs as effectively and safely as possible is a top priority. I supported the previous Government’s pledge to boost our police force, including recruiting 189 extra officers in Lincolnshire.

News

Writing to New Police Minister about Lincolnshire Police Funding

Following the Government Reshuffle last week, we have now written to the new Policing Minister, Sarah Jones MP, to ask for a meeting about the significant and urgent funding pressures for Lincolnshire Police. We are continuing to press the Government to address this situation and support the Fo

Lincolnshire Police Funding Meeting with the Minister

Today, we met with the policing Minister Dame Diana Johnson to discuss the inadequacy of the current police funding settlement for Lincolnshire.If the Government do not provide more funding very soon, Lincolnshire Police will, in October, be forced to progress towards dramatic reductions in police o

Writing Further to the Home Secretary about Lincolnshire Police Funding

It is deeply disappointing that we have not received a response from the Home Secretary or her Department to a joint letter we sent about the urgency and precarity of Lincolnshire Police's financial situation over a month ago. I, Rt Hon Sir John Hayes CBE MP, Sir Edward Leigh MP for Gainsboroug

Calling for Urgent Review of Lincolnshire Police Funding

Today, I, Rt Hon Sir John Hayes CBE MP, Rt Hon Sir Edward Leigh MP for Gainsborough , Rt Hon Victoria Atkins MP, Alicia Kearns MP,  Gareth Davies MP and Richard Tice MP have sent a joint letter to the Home Secretary about the urgency and precarity of Lincolnshire Police's financial situation.&n

Joining Local Road Safety Campaign in Leadenham

I joined Leadenham residents this weekend to raise awareness of passing horse riders and cyclists wide and slow to improve road safety and avoid near misses.The campaign raises awareness of The Highway Code which states that motorists should pass horse riders and horse-drawn vehicles at speeds under

Lincs Police and Crime Commissioner and Chief Constable visit Parliament

Lincolnshire MPs met with the Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Marc Jones, and Chief Constable Paul Gibson this week in Parliament. The meeting provided a good opportunity to discuss how we continue to work closely with Lincolnshire Police and press for fairer funding for Lincolnshire.

Meeting with Chief Constable Paul Gibson

I was pleased to meet Chief Constable Paul Gibson to discuss his first few months in the role and our shared priorities on tackling crime, supporting our police and ensuring our communities feel safe and supported.I am grateful to the Chief Constable for meeting with me to speak about Lincolnshire P

Welcoming the Government's Plans to Ban Machetes and Zombie-Style Knives

Today, the Government announced plans to ban machetes and zombie-style knives, helping to crack down on devastating violence and keep our communities safe. - New policing powers to seize and destroy knives intended for use - Increased penalties surrounding possession and sale from 6 months to 2 ye