Press Releases 2011
Press Releases from the Surrey and Sussex Probation Trust.
Latest news
SSPT Retains 5-Star Excellence Status
13/12/2011
Surrey & Sussex Probation Trust has become the first probation service in the country to retain the maximum five-star status from a leading business excellence assessor.
Payback Supports Hastings Community Hub
06/12/2011
A community association has thanked offenders on probation for the role they have played in safeguarding the future of a vital local facility.
Community Payback Charity Shop Successes
24/11/2011
Two success stories have highlighted the positive work Surrey & Sussex Probation Trust (SSPT) does with local charities through its Community Payback scheme.
New Chief Executive
17/11/2011
Nick Smart has been appointed Acting Chief Executive of Surrey & Sussex Probation Trust following the departure of Sonia Crozier.
SSPT on Twitter
15/11/2011
Surrey and Sussex Probation Trust (SSPT) has launched a profile on microblogging site Twitter with the aim of better engaging with the public and partners.
Eyesore Alleyways Cleared by Community Payback Offenders
14/11/2011
Offenders in Eastbourne cleared eyesore alleyways in the town centre as part of Surrey and Sussex Probation Trust's Community Payback scheme.
Annual Audit Letter Published
10/11/2011
Surrey & Sussex Probation Trust today publishes its Annual Audit Letter, which summarises the findings of its official 2010/11 audit.
MAPPA Annual Reports 2010/11
27/10/2011
The partnership of organisations which manage sexual and dangerous offenders in Surrey and Sussex publish their annual reports today.
SSPT Sweeps Board at Probation Awards
16/09/2011
Surrey & Sussex Probation Trust (SSPT) swept the Board at the national Probation Awards on Wednesday (September 14), scooping three gongs.
Innovative Crimefighting Approach Sees Drastic Cut in Offending
09/09/2011
An innovative multi-agency crimefighting approach has cut offending by the most prolific criminals in West Sussex by 43 per cent.
Probation Team Scoops Top Award
20/07/2011
Surrey and Sussex Probation Trust (SSPT) has won a prestigious national award for its work with drug and alcohol-addicted offenders.
Beware door to door sellers
18/07/2011
Surrey and Sussex Probation Trust has been made aware that people have been knocking on doors in the Horley area claiming to be selling household items as part of their probation supervision
Government Announces Competition Framework for Offender Management Services
14/07/2011
The Ministry of Justice has yesterday published its competition strategy for offender management services.
Substance Misuse Team up for Top Award
12/07/2011
Surrey and Sussex Probation Trust (SSPT) has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award for its work with drug and alcohol-addicted offenders in Surrey.
Partnership offers training and qualifications to steer addicts away from crime
05/07/2011
An innovative project is providing drug and alcohol addicted offenders with computer and work skills qualifications with the aim of steering them away from a life of crime.
Head Office Move Friday June 24
17/06/2011
On Friday June 24 2011, we will be moving our Head Office from our current site at Dyke Road, Hove.
Offenders Transform Chichester Church Hall
03/06/2011
Offenders have completed the decoration of St George's Chuch Hall is Whyke, Chichester, after almost a year of work.
Community Centre's New Lease of Life
03/06/2011
A community centre has been given a new lease of life by offenders on probation.
SSPT To Appear Before Justice Select Committee
20/05/2011
MPs from the cross-party Justice Select Committee will quiz SSPT representatives in Brighton on Tuesday (May 24) as part of their ongoing inquiry into the role of the probation service.
Mayor Unveils Revamped Probation Office
12/05/2011
A probation office from which some 650 offenders are managed has been officially reopened following a revamp.
MP Launches Chichester Probation Centre
12/05/2011
Chichester MP Andrew Tyrie officially opened a refurbished probation office in the town on Friday May 6.
Surrey and Sussex Probation Trust leads the way in better services and less red tape
26/04/2011
Surrey and Sussex Probation Trust (SSPT) has paved the way for an innovative new way of working announced by the Ministry of Justice.
Community Payback Annual Report 2010
23/02/2011
Offenders worked 330,000 hours on Community Payback projects last year, worth £2million in free labour to communities in Surrey and Sussex.
