PCSO Gavin is honoured with trip to No 10 (From Stourbridge News)

PCSO Gavin is honoured with trip to No 10

11:56am Friday 16th January 2009

• Print
• Email
• Share
• Comments(0)

A POPULAR Stourbridge Police Community Support Officer was treated to a trip to Number 10 Downing Street for a reception celebrating community figures.

Gavin Else, a well-known face around Stourbridge, was invited to Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s abode on January 14 to talk about his life on the beat as a PCSO.

Based at Stourbridge Police Station - retired firefighter Gavin, aged 60, has been in post since the roles were introduced nearly five years ago.

He said: “I felt privileged to be nominated to attend the reception at Number 10. It was a wonderful experience - especially listening to what other people had done in their own communities.”

Stourbridge MP Lynda Waltho, who nominated Gavin for the visit, said: “It was a pleasure to welcome Gavin to Westminster. “He’s a very important figure in the Stourbridge community and I am pleased that Number 10 has recognised the contribution he makes to life in Stourbridge.”

Gavin added: “Being a PCSO has been great. I’ve met a lot of nice people in and around the town. I ride a mountain bike every day - and it’s been a lovely extension to my working life, getting out and doing my bit to help people.”

• Print
• Email
• Share
• Comments(0)