Responding to today’s National Audit Office report on Police Productivity, Matthew Scott, Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner and Conservative Group lead said: “This report makes clear the urgent need for a review of the funding formula for policing.

Our Rural Task Force has been working with @portdoverpolice at the Port of #Dover, stopping and seizing suspected stolen vehicles and plant equipment. More details here: https://t.co/To9d1QlIKR

I welcome the findings and recommendations made by the House of Lords Environment & Climate Change Committee. I was pleased to be invited to give evidence and to highlight the impact this activity has on our communities, wildlife and countryside. Thread: https://t.co/ik9DxLmrnT

Looking ahead I will work with partners to ensure that we do everything we can to prevent illegal fly tipping and organised waste crime and ensure that the relevant agencies respond in a timely manner, to prevent further offending and bring those who responsible to justice.

Despite the strong direction and proactive work locally, policing nationally needs to show some leadership and demonstrate what they are doing to tackle this problem and support other agencies.

As I stated in my evidence, I recently joined a multi agency day of action led by Kent Police to ‘deny the roads’ to these individuals. This type of activity in our local communities is vital to tackle the blight of waste crime and fly tipping.

This includes the need to ensure that the Environment Agency is appropriately funded and staffed. The work done at a local level by Kent Police’s Rural Task Force demonstrates that it is possible to tackle this problem.

This is not something that Kent Police or my Office can do alone. It will require a multi agency approach and I am pleased to see that the inquiry has made some clear recommendations to the Government.

That is why I made this a priority in my police and crime plan. Together with the Environment Agency, Kent Police and local authorities I am committed to creating a joined approach to do everything I can to stop both fly tipping and organised waste crime in Kent.

I welcome the findings and recommendations made by the House of Lords Environment & Climate Change Committee. I was pleased to be invited to give evidence and to highlight the impact this activity has on our communities, wildlife and countryside. Thread: https://t.co/ik9DxLmrnT

WATCH how our officers are working to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour in #Chatham town centre, with 123 arrests in just three months. Click the link for more information - https://t.co/fFDlXnKJ2h

A prolific shoplifter from #Faversham as been jailed for eight weeks and given a three year Criminal Behaviour Order following a two-week spree of thefts in #Faversham and #Ashford. https://t.co/C13mabx0gd

Our #Edenbridge officers have charged a woman linked to multiple shoplifting offences in the town. Between 1 September and 11 October, items including meat products and flowers were repeatedly stolen from a Waitrose supermarket in Mont St Aignan Way. https://t.co/0uOkO7uN5B

The draw took place on 29 August. The game is not for another 3 weeks. There’s been plenty of time to plan for this. There’s been a failure of leadership here.

The draw took place on 29 August. The game is not for another 3 weeks. There’s been plenty of time to plan for this. There’s been a failure of leadership here.

We cannot continue to ignore the growing evidence of the huge damage that social media & smartphones are having on children’s mental health, behaviour & learning. Labour are asleep at the wheel. We can & must do more to protect childhood, it is not too late to turn this around.

The team located and seized this 'cloned' stolen Discovery at the weekend. The investigation is currently ongoing to locate suspects involved in the theft. Please be vigilant when buying second hand vehicles, if a deal seems too good to be true, it could well be. RH

Swale CSU deployed to the Great Easthall area of #Sittingbourne following residents concerns around ASB involving bikes and quads. A quad bike was seized for driving on a road without insurance. A moped stopped and driver warned for ASB related issues. #YouSaidWeDid 11-0896 PC

Policing is tough. The job can take a toll on your mental wellbeing. This World Mental Health Day is a timely reminder to check in on yourself – and those around you. If you or someone you know is at breaking point, the Oscar Kilo Mental Health Crisis Line is here 24/7. You’ll

It’s World Mental Health Day. It’s ok to not be ok and it’s ok to talk about it. There is always support when you need it 💛 @AssocPCCs