(GD3) Ermine Ward

Officers in your local Neighbourhood Policing Team work to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour in this area. 

They also respond to neighbourhood issues or concerns, conduct regular patrols and hold public events where you can meet them and receive crime prevention advice and assistance.

Other police officers also work across this area responding to emergency calls (Response) and investigating crimes and concerns. 

The name of your local officer is shown below and you can contact them about general matters.  Please be aware that shift patterns and rest days may mean there is a delay before you receive a reply.

For any requests or reporting of concerns you should always contact us via our website or call 101.  In an emergency, you should always call 999.

(GD3) Ermine Ward Neighbourhood Policing Team

James Lant (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Inspector, North Herts)

James Lant

Inspector

John Hickmott (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Sergeant, North Herts)

John Hickmott

Sergeant

Jon Seppings (Hertfordshire Constabulary, Police Constable, North Herts - Royston)

Jon Seppings

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

Thank you to everyone who completed our latest local policing priorities survey. Following an analysis of public feedback, our priorities for the coming months are:
• Road Safety - Tackle general road safety including speeding, uninsured vehicles, and the anti-social use of bikes/E-scooters.
• Shoplifting.
• Rural Crime including offences such as the theft of agricultural machinery and tools, alongside wildlife and environmental crime.

Issued 18 September 2026

Residents will see their dedicated team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to tackle the issues, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement.

Actioned 18 September 2026

What members in (GD3) Ermine Ward are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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Newsletter from Police & Crime Commissioner Jonathan Ash-Edwards

Dear Resident, Over the summer, I consulted you on the Government's plans for abolishing county ...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
30/10/2026 16:36:57

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Kelsall Parish Meeting

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Hertfordshire Constabulary
27/10/2026 10:02:26

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kelshall Parish Council Meeting : Thu 12 Nov 19:30

Dear Resident Royston Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding an engagement session in you...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
26/10/2026 15:16:14

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Police surgery - Royston Library : Tue 27 Oct 11:00

Dear Resident, Royston Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a police surgery at Library,...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
26/10/2026 12:01:41

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Warning to ‘urban explorers’ in Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire Constabulary is warning children and young people of the dangers of exploring empty or...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
23/10/2026 11:51:59

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Tesco police surgery : Sat 24 Oct 17:00

Dear Resident, Royston Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a police surgery at Tesco, O...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
22/10/2026 12:01:07

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Scam callers continue to impersonate police officers

Fraudsters are continuing to call residents posing as Hertfordshire Police officers. The calls ap...

Hertfordshire Constabulary
22/10/2026 11:15:57

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Warning about scam callers impersonating police fraud officers

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15/10/2026 09:42:11

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Upcoming Events

kelshall Parish Council Meeting
  • Kelshall Village Hall, North End, Kelshall, Royston SG8 9SE, , SG8 9SE
  • 12/11/2026 19:30
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