Commissioner’s new forum gives residents a greater voice in policing

Police and Crime Commissioner Jane Mudd has launched a new initiative to ensure that the voices of Gwent’s residents are heard by the top decision makers at Gwent Police.

Through her newly established Public Accountability Forum Commissioner Mudd is highlighting the key issues and concerns raised by communities across the region and bringing them directly to the attention of Gwent Police Chief Constable Mark Hobrough.

The first forum was recorded at the historic Tredegar Medical Aid Society Heritage Centre. Each forum will be made available on the Commissioner’s website and social media channels, ensuring transparency and accessibility.

Police and Crime Commissioner Jane Mudd said: “I was elected to hold the Chief Constable to account on behalf of the people of Gwent, and that means listening to what matters most to our communities. The Public Accountability Forum is a platform for raising the real issues people are facing and ensuring they are addressed at the highest level.

“This is about more than just asking questions. It is about building trust, improving transparency, and making sure that policing in Gwent reflects the needs and expectations of the people it serves.”

Further sessions are planned for Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport and Torfaen. The initiative is part of the Commissioner’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that residents are heard and that their voices help to shape local policing priorities.