Curry club brings community together as Our Lancashire approaches milestone

Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has praised the Our Lancashire team whilst visiting an East Lancashire curry club bringing people from across its community together over a shared love of good food. Little Harwood Curry Club was established in 2005 and aims to integrate people from across the local neighbourhood, meet new people and avoid becoming isolated or vulnerable. People […]

Our Lancashire continues to grow as Commissioner visits Chorley Community Hub

Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has  praised the important role that community hubs play in bringing neighbourhoods together and helping engage people who may otherwise be lonely or more vulnerable, on a visit to Chorley Amateur Boxing Club. Clive Grunshaw visited the club to see first-hand how they engage with the local community and support those who attend sessions.  This […]

Commissioner’s £25k supports Street Pastors and Angels across county

Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has praised the work being done by five organisations in the county who helping make Lancashire’s streets safer. A total of £25,000 was allocated to support the work of street pastors, street angels and similar organisations. Preston and South Ribble Street Pastors received £10,000, Blackpool & Fylde Street Angels £7,000, Chorley Street Pastors £4,000, and […]

Lancashire landmarks light up to mark White Ribbon Campaign

Landmarks in Lancashire have been lit up as part of the White Ribbon Campaign’s 16 days of action combating violence against women and girls. Part of the White Ribbon Campaign’s 16 days of action against domestic abuse, this once against highlights Lancashire’s commitment as the first White Ribbon County and the Police and Crime Commissioner’s commitment to tackling domestic abuse […]

Public say tackling serious crime key priority for policing in Lancashire

A survey by Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has highlighted tackling serious crime as the public’s key priority for policing in the county. Running from June to September, the Policing Priorities survey saw over 2,700 residents respond online and in person at events across every district in Lancashire and asking for views on crime and policing priorities, informing the Commissioner’s […]

Commissioner gains insight into Major Investigations teams keeping Lancashire safe

Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has heard how major investigations teams across Lancashire work to remove criminals from our streets and make the county a safer place. From responding to major crimes such as murder and attempted murder through to proactive targeting of organised criminal gangs and stopping major incidents before they occur, the teams operate from hubs in each […]