Latest News & Blogs
Keep up to date with the latest news, blogs and media from the Lancashire Police & Crime Commissioner.
Victim Care Lancashire backs Pride events to support communities and victims
Victim Care Lancashire (VCL), funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw, has supported Pride events in Blackpool, Morecambe and Lancaster, helping to celebrate communities while raising awareness of support available to victims of crime.
Commissioner backs summer programme to steer young people away from crime
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw has backed a new summer programme in Blackpool aimed at diverting young people away from crime, anti-social behaviour and exploitation.
Have fun but don’t pay the Penalty say Lancashire Police
As excitement builds for the FIFA World Cup, Lancashire Police are issuing advice to ensure everyone can enjoy the tournament safely. They have officially launched their World Cup policing operation aimed at tackling offences such as drink and drug driving, domestic abuse and alcohol-fuelled violence in the night-time economy, all of which can increase during the tournament.
Action Plan Launched To Tackle ASB across Lancashire
A new action plan has been unveiled by Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw and Lancashire Constabulary, setting out a clear and coordinated approach to tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) across the county.
Commissioner thanks volunteers during custody detention scrutiny panel
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has praised the role of volunteers who scrutinise policing in the county, through the independent panels that his office supports, as he spoke at the latest custody detention scrutiny panel.
Commissioner sees Knife Savers initiative in action
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, joined young people in Preston to see first-hand how over £10,000 of funding from his Violence Reduction Network is supporting life-saving knife injury training.
Commissioner urges groups to apply for summer projects as deadline approaches
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner is encouraging local organisations to apply for grants of up to £5,000, with just two weeks remaining before the first round closes.
Commissioner welcomes new law to crack down on sex-based harassment
Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw has welcomed the introduction of a new sex-based harassment offence, which gives police stronger powers to act decisively on intentional harassment directed at someone because of their sex. This includes incidents where perpetrators target women and girls in public spaces including streets, parks, public transport, taxis and shops.
Commissioner visits Preston project helping women and girls feel safe
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw visited Preston-based project “Safe To Soar” which is supporting women and girls to feel safer and more confident in their communities.
Community Hub Boosted by Seized Criminal Funds
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has visited a new community hub in Rossendale alongside the local MP to see first-hand how funding seized from criminals is being used to support women and vulnerable people.