PCC Katy Bourne urges calm amid rising flag tensions across Sussex Saturday, 11 October, 2025 "Millions of people in our islands are patriotic and deeply attached to the flags of their home nations and the United Kingdom. "In less fractious times, seeing your flag normally instils feelings of belonging and pride and I have no doubt that many of the people currently attaching flags to lamp posts and street furniture share our pride in being British. "It is clear, however, that in some... Local News
Katy opens the FiLiA Women's Rights Conference in Brighton 10th October 2025 I was delighted to open the FiLiA Women's Rights Conference and welcome over 2,500 delegates from all over the world to Brighton. Charity organisers described... Local News
Talking transport in Worthing 24th September 2025 I was in Worthing this week, speaking to local businesses and residents. Had a great conversation about what a Mayor could do for people, particularly how bus... Local News
Katy's campaign to be Sussex Mayor officially launches 20th September 2025 My campaign to be the first Mayor of Sussex officially launched, supported by activists and MPs from across Sussex. The energy was electric and the... Local News
Katy funds new role for young people affected by domestic abuse 18th September 2025 Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne has funded a Brighton-based charity to pilot a new service that will help young people who are affected by... Local News
Tackling Hare Coursing - Rural Crime Action Week 15th September 2025 Hare coursing is defined as the illegal pursuit and killing of hares using dogs, often involving large, organised groups of people, betting, and linked to other... Local News
Shoplifting is theft and theft is a crime and can never be 'justified' 4th September 2025 Let's be clear - shoplifting is theft and theft is a crime and can never be 'justified'. The court will decide an appropriate sentence. However, if a first-time... Local News
No point arresting shoplifters when court sets them free says policing chief 16th August 2025 I wrote an article for The Telegraph asking what has happened to our high streets and town centres and why is it that some people think they can rob shops with... Local News
New Police Recruits on Parade 8th August 2025 I was delighted to join the Chief Constable for an inspection of our new police officer recruits outside Police HQ. Just six weeks into their initial training... Local News
Katy Bourne OBE selected as Conservative candidate for Sussex 2nd August 2025 Following an online ballot of Party members which concluded on Thursday 31st July, Katy Bourne has been selected as the Conservative Mayoral candidate for... ArticlesLocal News
