Mellissa Rees-Howell

02/08/2025

Whether you’re planning a project, want to collaborate, or need fresh economic thinking for what’s ahead — I’m opening the books early.

Let’s build something intentional, insightful, and impact-driven.

DM to connect or visit mellissareeshowell.com

12/06/2025

30/05/2025

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06/04/2025

I felt proud seeing this on Look East last night. It was shared as part of Att10tive’s work with young people, something I’ve been involved in behind the scenes.

It’s a reminder of how real stories when shared honestly, can open space for reflection, conversation, and change.

06/04/2025

Content days like this one offer a valuable space to bring long-standing ideas into focus and action. They’re a reminder that creative progress is built through consistency, clarity, and the confidence to begin before everything feels ready.

Thank you to for organising such a well-curated and purposeful day, .co.creation for her insightful creative direction, for an outstanding vocal performance, and for the beautifully engraved cocktail glass. A meaningful intersection of process, craft, and shared creativity.

31/03/2025

New article alert – published!

Beyond Stop and Search: How to improve police-youth relations

I’m proud to share my latest piece with London Daily News, exploring how we can move past reactive policing tactics and build meaningful, long-term trust between police and young people.

As the JPS Panel Coordinator with Att10tive, I’ve seen firsthand how community-led dialogue and youth engagement can make a real difference.

Read the full article here:

“Police-youth relations go beyond policy; they define trust, safety, and the future of law enforcement. Yet, many young people experience policing as tense and unpredictable, shaping their long-term views on justice. How we engage today will determine whether policing is seen as protection or cont...

17/03/2025

04/01/2025

I am excited to contribute to the incredible work already being done as a Youth Ambassador Mentor. I look forward to building on this foundation and supporting young leaders in making meaningful progress!

18/10/2024

How police scrutiny panels are shaping the future of policing

Ever wonder how police can be held accountable while building stronger community ties? This article highlights the crucial role of scrutiny panels, where community members work directly with police forces to ensure transparency and fairness in policing. Reviewing decisions and policies, these panels bring the public's voices into law enforcement, fostering trust and promoting justice.

Dive into the experiences and benefits of police scrutiny panels here: Read the full article.

The Bedfordshire Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire polices Joint protective Services police scrutiny panel members reflect on the impact on local policing Panel members from the counties best known independent police scrutiny panel, The Joint Protective Services (JPS) Scrutiny Panel, managed by Att10...

18/02/2024

Meet a few members of my local Independent Scrutiny Panel 💼🔎
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14/02/2024

Street art positively impacts people's mood and brings joy to their lives. However, it is important to distinguish between street art and graffiti. Graffiti is not considered street art because it involves damaging and defacing public property, which is a form of vandalism. Street art, on the other hand, is a form of art that adds beauty and life to public spaces. By preventing graffiti and its destructive effects, we can help to improve the community and the cost of living, especially for those who are most vulnerable. Let's work together to deter graffiti and support the council's efforts to create a better environment for everyone.

https://www.gov.uk/report-graffiti