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Cardiff Against Business Crime (CABC) has confirmed the re-election of its Chair, alongside the appointment of a new Vice Chair, reinforcing the organisation’s continued commitment to supporting businesses and tackling crime across Cardiff.  Cliff Vanstone, Head of John Lewis and Partners Cardiff, has been re-elected as Chair of CABC, continuing in the role after a successful previous term. During his tenure, he has strengthened partnerships with local […]Read More »

FOR Cardiff welcomes the announcement of the new National Retail Crime Strategy, a collaborative effort designed to tackle retail crime across the UK. Retail crime is a complex, shared challenge that demands a partnership approach involving the police, retailers, Business Crime Reduction Partnerships (BCRPs), and other crime prevention organisations. Endorsed by the Home Office and […]Read More »

Cardiff Against Business Crime renews National Standards Accreditation Cardiff Against Business Crime (CABC), a Business Crime Reduction Partnership operating within FOR Cardiff, has successfully renewed its National Standards Accreditation. This accreditation recognises the partnership’s continued effectiveness in reducing business-related crime and its commitment to delivering tangible benefits for the local business community in Cardiff city centre. […]Read More »

Representatives from UK’s flagship high streets call for urgent action on safer high streets – warning Government promises risk falling short High Streets UK warns that, without urgent reform, current systems cannot deliver on Government ambitions to tackle high street crime.   The group has published a four-point policy proposal, including ringfenced policing for flagship destinations; criminal […]Read More »

For the seventh consecutive year, Cardiff has received Purple Flag accreditation in recognition of its commitment to creating a dynamic, secure, and vibrant evening and night-time economy for all. Purple Flag – similar to the Blue Flag for beaches – aims to raise the standard and broaden the appeal of town and city centres between 5 pm and […]Read More »

Safer Business Action Day Cardiff took place on 7th March 2024 as part of the National Business Crime Centre Safer Business Action (SaBa) Month. Safer Business Action (SaBA) Days are a joint approach by police, business, private security, Business Crime Reduction Partnerships (BCRPs) and Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) working in partnership to focus resources into […]Read More »

We are pleased to see the announcement that assaulting a retail worker will be made a specific offense in England and Wales. Retail workers deserve a safe working environment and the full protection of the law. Reports of assaults on retail workers have increased dramatically and our high streets, and the people working on them, […]Read More »

At the most recent Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) meeting on Thursday 16th February, Cliff Vanstone, Head of John Lewis & Partners Cardiff and Vice Chair of FOR Cardiff, was appointed as Chair of Cardiff Against Business Crime (CABC) – Cardiff’s Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP). Being a Partner within the John Lewis Partnership for […]Read More »

Cardiff Community Alcohol Partnership has received a national award for its work promoting safe drinking among the city’s student population. CAP co-chair Ian Tumelty, Business Crime Reduction Manager at FOR Cardiff, Cardiff Against Business Crime and coordinator of the Cardiff Business Partnership Night-Time Economy Group, was at CAP’s celebration event at Westminster on June 6 […]Read More »

Cardiff Against Business Crime (CABC), which has made concerted efforts to protect vulnerable people – customers and staff – in the hospitality, licensed trade and night-time economy sectors, has successfully renewed its National Standards Accreditation. CABC is a Business Crime Reduction Partnership which operates within FOR Cardiff – Cardiff’s Business Improvement District (BID). It protects […]Read More »