Latest News & Blogs
Keep up to date with the latest news, blogs and media from the Lancashire Police & Crime Commissioner.
Commissioner Praises Strong Lancashire Response During Sceptre Week
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Clive Grunshaw, has praised the efforts of police, partners and communities following a successful Sceptre Week across Lancashire, the national campaign focused on raising awareness of knife crime and tackling serious violence.
Commissioner speaks on prevention at knife crime awareness event
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, has praised the impact of the Lancashire Violence Reduction Network (LVRN) Champions Programme after opening a knife crime awareness event in Morecambe.
Deputy Commissioner supports Police and Trading Standards crackdown on knife sales
Lancashire’s Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner (DPCC), Kimberley Whitehead, joined police, Lancashire Trading Standards, and a cadet volunteer in Burnley as they conducted spot checks on local businesses.
UHMBT and Police Commissioner introduce ‘Grab Bags’ scheme for hospital patients fleeing violence
Patients fleeing violence are benefiting from a compassionate new ‘Grab Bags’ pilot scheme run by University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) in partnership with the Office of the Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner (LPCC).
Lancashire walking clubs unite to back #getthemessage campaign against violence towards women and girls
Walking and running clubs from across Lancashire will come together at Avenham Park, Preston on the May bank holiday (Monday 25 May) to throw their backing behind the Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner’s #GetTheMessage campaign against violence against women and girls.
Victim Care Lancashire marks one year of supporting victims of crime
Victim Care Lancashire, funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw, has marked a significant milestone after the service celebrated its first anniversary since its launch in April 2025, having supported more than 1,300 victims of crime across the county.
Deputy Commissioner shares personal tragedy to highlight life-long impacts of knife crime
Lancashire’s Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner, Kimberley Whitehead, has bravely spoken out about the devastating impacts of knife crime more than 20 years after the tragic death of her brother, as part of the national week of action to tackle knife crime.
Commissioner invests in Knife Savers training to help prevent fatalities
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, has invested over £10,000 through his Lancashire Violence Reduction Network (LVRN) to strengthen life-saving knife crime prevention training.
Commissioner takes campaigning on domestic abuse related deaths to Westminster
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner is working in collaboration with AAFDA (Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse) and recently took the campaign to change the law on domestic abuse-related deaths to Westminster, calling for the creation of a new standalone criminal offence to deliver justice for victims and their families.
Lancashire Commissioner backs national push to halve knife crime ahead of Sceptre week of action
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, has welcomed new government plans to halve knife crime, pointing to strong local progress already achieving results ahead of Sceptre national week of action, starting Monday.