Blackpool shines a light on domestic abuse support

As part of this year's Illuminations Blackpool Council is highlighting the support available through Fylde Coast Women's Aid (FCWA) who support victims of domestic abuse in the area. FCWA support women, men and children who have or who are suffering domestic abuse. The service is also part of the Lancashire wide #NoExcuseForAbuse campaign which highlights support across the county and [...] Read all

Lancashire Victim Services campaign highlights hate crime support

Launching as part of this year’s Hate Crime Awareness Week, the ‘Let’s spell it out – This. Is. Hate’ campaign highlights hate crimes and incidents and raises awareness of how those affected can access help and support from Lancashire Victim Services (LVS). The campaign, funded by Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, also highlights hateful behaviour with the aim of encouraging […]

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Lancashire Youth Commission on Crime Reduction and Prevention Launched

Young people in Lancashire will soon have the chance to influence decisions on Police, Crime, and Violence Reduction.  Recruitment will shortly be launched for a new Youth Commission established by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPPC) and the Violence Reduction Network. Lancashire Youth Commission on Police, Crime Violence Reduction are looking for  up 25 young people aged […]

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£25,000 provided to Community Groups to support Commissioner’s priorities

Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw has awarded over £25,000 to ten local groups and organisations through his Community Action Fund. CAF funding has been distributed to projects across Lancashire, helping groups tackle local concerns and deliver the Commissioner’s key priorities. The latest round has seen £25,039 allocated to various projects across the Lancashire which will be delivered in […]

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Commissioner launches search for new Chief Constable to help ‘write new chapter’ for Lancashire

Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw has today launched the search for a successor to Chief Constable Andy Rhodes. Mr Rhodes has led the force since June 2017 and will retire in Spring 2021 following over 30 years of policing service within the county. The Commissioner’s nationwide search for the next Chief Constable will ensure a replacement is in […]

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