24 Jul 2023
Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn is this week visiting the Royal Welsh Show in Builth Wells for key discussions with Farmers’ Unions, Government Ministers and other partners on rural crime issues and violence against women and girls.
Acknowledging the unique challenges faced by rural areas, in particular here in Dyfed-Powys which is the most rural of all Police Force areas in England and Wales – PCC Llywelyn will be aiming to use this key event in Builth Wells as an opportunity to foster understanding and collaboration amongst key stakeholders to tackle rural crime effectively and collaboratively.
While at the Show, PCC Llywelyn will meet with Deputy Minister of Social Partnership, National Farmers’ Union’s Welsh Representatives, the Wales Rural and Wildlife Crime Coordinator, and Dyfed-Powys Police’s Rural Crime Team to have key discussions on rural crime challenges in the Dyfed-Powys area and beyond.
The PCC will also be speaking at the launch of the Not In My Name campaign to end violence against women and girls, while also hosting a meeting with the Chief Executive of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, Mr Phil Goulding, who will be visiting the event.
The Royal Welsh Show is one of the most prestigious events of its type in Europe and is one of Wales’ flagship events that attracts over 200,000 visitors to the Dyfed-Powys Police Force area from all over the world. As such, Builth Wells’ town centre can become a challenging environment for emergency services during the week – in particular during the evenings. The PCC will visit the multi-agency control centre at Strand Hall to meet with representatives from the Builth Wells Event Safety Group and other blue light partners who are based there for the week addressing the safety of visitors and residents.
PCC Dafydd Llywelyn said: “It is always an honour to be here in Builth Wells at the Royal Welsh Show. While it is an agricultural show, there is something here for everyone, and I’m proud of the welcome that is always on offer here to the 200,000 visitors and would like to congratulate the organisers and the local community at Builth Wells.
“For me, as Police and Crime Commissioner, this show is an opportunity to engage with key partners to address critical matters that affect our rural communities. It is of utmost importance that we discuss and tackle the issue of violence against women and girls – in particular within our rural communities. By working hand in hand with partners we can implement strategies that promote safety, support victims and hold offenders to account.
“Having these constructive discussions with partners are invaluable in identifying collaborative and unique opportunities and practical solutions that can reinforce our dedication to making the Dyfed-Powys area a safer place for all.”
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