Statement on Decision Making
Read the Commissioner’s statement on Decision Making to find out;
- Who makes decisions
- How you can find out what is being considered
- How can find out about decisions that have been taken
- About rules relating to the business and the proceedings of the Commissioner
- Who you can contact for further information
Current Quarter:
Decision Ref:
2025/26Issue:
Invitation to Tender for the Provision of the Drive Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Project Across Lancashire
Decision:
I approve the Office to issue the Invitation to Tender for the procurement of the Drive Project across Lancashire. I have noted the budget implications associated with the tender.
Date of Decision:
21st August 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
RESTRICTED - Information relating to this decision is restricted as it contains commercially sensitive information Decision NoticeDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/25Issue:
Member of Parliament Fund
Decision:
The Commissioner has provided funding for the provision of grants to enable activity that supports the delivery of his Police and Crime Plan.
The Member of Parliament Fund provides grants of up to £50,000 to deliver activity that will address one or more of the Police and Crime Plan priorities:
• Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls
• Tackle Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour
• Get Tough on Serious Violent Crime
• Rebuild Trust and Confidence in Policing
This activity must also address one or more of the local area's strategic priorities.
The Police and Crime Commissioner received an application from Rossendale and Darwen's MP.
Date of Decision:
1st July 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation Report Appendix ADecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/24Issue:
Award of grant to Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse
Decision:
I have approved the waiving of standing orders and direct award of £30,000 to Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse for 1 year.
Date of Decision:
8th July 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision NoticeDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/23Issue:
Violence Against Women and Girls - Community Fund Funding Round
Decision:
The Commissioner received 62 eligible applications into the Community Fund in July 2025.
Out of the 62 eligible applications considered the Commissioner supported 38 applications.
This decision seeks to approve the allocation of £176.348.40 towards the 38 applications outlined in Appendix A.
Date of Decision:
27th August 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation ReportDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/22Issue:
Street Pastors, Street Angels and Similar Organisations Contribution
Decision:
I have approved the allocation of £12,500 to Lancashire's Street Pastors, Street Angels and Similar Organisations.
Date of Decision:
29th May 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation Report Appendix ADecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/17Issue:
Community Safety Partnership Fund
Decision:
The Commissioner has received a funding application into the Community Safety Partnership Fund, submitted by Pennine Community Safety Partnership.
This decision seeks to approve the allocation of £5,000 to Pennine Community Safety Partnership for the project Non-Fatal Strangulation (NFS) Awareness and Safeguarding Conference.
Date of Decision:
29th July 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation ReportDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/16Issue:
Summer Community Fund Funding Round - Mop Up
Decision:
The Commissioner received 85 eligible applications into the Community Fund in June 2025.
Out of the 85 eligible applications considered the Commissioner supported 46 applications for a total of £130,253.
This decision seeks to approve the allocation of £12,000 towards the 4 remaining applications outlined in Appendix A.
The total value of projects funded in the Summer Community Fund is £142,253.
Date of Decision:
30th July 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation Report Community Fund Decision Appendix - Mop UpDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
15/2025Issue:
Invitation to Tender for the Provision of a Lancashire County Council Area Domestic Abuse Risk Assessment and Safety Planning Service
Decision:
I approve the Office to issue the Invitation to Tender for the procurement of domestic abuse services in the Lancashire County Council area. I have noted the change in delivery model and budget implications associated with the tender.
Date of Decision:
15th July 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
RESTRICTED - Information relating to this decision is restricted as it contains commercially sensitive information. Decision NoticeDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
14/2025Issue:
Financial Position as at 30 June 2025
Decision:
At my Accountability Board meeting held on the 13 August 2025 I received and considered the financial position for the 2025/26 revenue and capital budget at 30 June 2025.
Accordingly, I have
• Noted the position on the Police and Crime Commissioner's Revenue budget.
• Approved an increase to the capital investment programme in 2025/26 of £0.208m
• Noted the position for the capital programme
• Noted that a separate decision paper in respect of an increase to the Vehicle Replacement programme in 2025/26 that will set out proposed costs and options to fund the additional spending will be presented for consideration in due course
• Noted the position on reserves
Date of Decision:
13th August 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation ReportDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/13Issue:
Community Safety Partnership Fund
Decision:
The Commissioner has received a funding application into the Community Safety Partnership Fund, submitted by Chorley Community Safety Partnership.
This decision seeks to approve the allocation of £3,881.60 to Chorley Community Safety Partnership for the project 'Safe Her Days'.
Date of Decision:
1st July 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
2025-13 Decision Notice 2025-13 Recommendation Report - PCC (005) 2025-13 Appendix ADecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/12Issue:
Member of Parliament Fund
Decision:
The Commissioner has received a funding application into the Member of Parliament Fund, submitted by Blackpool South's MP.
This decision seeks to approve the allocation of £10,000 to Blackpool South's MP project supporting Brian Rose Boxing Academy.
