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Best Bar None: As Christmas approaches, more Warwickshire venues make a commitment to safety

With many of us going out to celebrate as Christmas approaches, it’s reassuring to know that 18 more hospitality venues across Warwickshire have joined the national Best Bar None scheme.

Safer Warwickshire Partnership Board – A year of action to keep communities safe

Over the past 12 months, the Safer Warwickshire Partnership Board has brought together agencies across Warwickshire to make the county a safer place for everyone.

Be alert to crime this Christmas: report it and enjoy a safe night out

We’re focusing on how you can report different types of crime this Christmas, including suspicious activity that could be linked to terrorism, County Lines drug dealing and child exploitation.

Warwickshire residents urged to be cautious of parking text scam

Warwickshire County Council has warned residents that fake phishing scam SMS text messages are being sent to residents across the county, posing as Penalty Charge Notice payment requests.

Supporting victims of crime this Christmas

We’re sharing some important messages about how to report domestic abuse, hate crime, anti-social behaviour and modern slavery, as part of a ‘winter of action’.

Focus on business and consumer safety in busy Christmas shopping period

We’re reminding businesses to stay safe over the Christmas period and are supporting the national #ShopKind winter campaign, which encourages people to treat retail staff with respect.

Follow our tips to help you stay safe in Warwickshire this Christmas and New Year

Christmas will soon be here, so Warwickshire County Council and Safer Warwickshire partners are sharing some top tips and advice to help you stay safe this December.

Council joins global campaign to end gender-based violence against women and girls

Warwickshire County Council (WCC) and partner organisations are coming together to support the annual international campaign, 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, from 25 Nov to 10 Dec.

Report anti-social behaviour to help authorities tackle it in Nuneaton and Bedworth borough

Nuneaton and Bedworth borough residents are being encouraged to report instances of anti-social behaviour (ASB) in their communities.

Studley Shop That Sold Illegal Cigarettes Shut Following Action by Trading Standards

A shop that repeatedly sold counterfeit and non-duty paid cigarettes and hand rolling tobacco has been closed following action from Warwickshire County Council Trading Standards.