Decision Ref:
2025/63Issue:
Award of grant to Preston Domestic Violence Service and Preston Muslim Forum for the Umeed Project
Decision:
I have approved the reallocation of MOJ Victims grant to the Umeed Project delivered by
Preston Muslim Forum in partnership with Preston Domestic Violence Service.
Date of Decision:
16th December 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation ReportDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/62Issue:
Allocation of the Ministry of Justice's PCC Strategic Commissioning Fund 2025/26
Decision:
I have approved the allocation of £45,161.50 across the 5 projects detailed, supported
through the Ministry of Justice Strategic Commissioning Grant 2025/26.
I have noted the financial implications associated with the projects.
Date of Decision:
16th December 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation ReportDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/61Issue:
Allocation of the Ministry of Justice's PCC Strategic Commissioning Fund 2025/26
Decision:
I have approved the allocation of £45,161.50 across the 5 projects detailed, supported
through the Ministry of Justice Strategic Commissioning Grant 2025/26.
I have noted the financial implications associated with the projects.
Date of Decision:
16th December 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Report Recommendation ReportDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/60Issue:
Ministry of Justice Allocation – Uplift to Lancashire County Council DASSL Service
Decision:
I approve the Office to allocate £430,820.00 to Lancashire County Council for the uplift of
the DASSL contract through the Ministry of Justice funding.
Date of Decision:
16th December 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation ReportDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/59Issue:
Ministry of Justice Allocation – Uplift to the Children and Young People's Service (Nest) for Domestic Abuse
Decision:
I have approved the allocation of £318,801.00 through the Ministry of Justice DA/SV
Fund to uplift the Children and Young People's Nest contract for 1 year starting April 1st 2026.
Date of Decision:
16th December 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Report Recommendation ReportDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/58Issue:
Award of Contract for the Provision of the Drive Project, a High Risk, High Harm Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programme
Decision:
I approve the Office to award the contract for the procurement of drive in West and South
division to the bidder named in the recommendation report. I have noted the budget
implications associated with the tender.
Date of Decision:
24th November 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
RESTRICTED - Information relating to this decision is restricted as it contains commercially sensitive information. Decision NoticeDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/57Issue:
Safer Town Centres
Decision:
This decision seeks approval to allocate £17,920.00 to LANPAC for the Safer Town
Centres Project, supporting efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Date of Decision:
27th November 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation ReportDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/56Issue:
POL-ED
Decision:
I approve the allocation of £60,000 to support Pol-Ed for a further two years, up to
January 2028.
Date of Decision:
17th November 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation ReportDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/55Issue:
Community Safety Partnership Fund
Decision:
The Commissioner has received a funding application into the Community Safety
Partnership Fund, submitted by Fylde Community Safety Partnership.
This decision seeks to approve the allocation of £4,200 to Fylde Community Safety
Partnership for the project Active Futures.
Date of Decision:
16th December 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation ReportDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/54Issue:
Award of Contract for the Provision of a Lancashire County Council Area Domestic Abuse Risk Assessment and Safety Planning Service
Decision:
I approve the Office to award the contract for the procurement of domestic abuse
services in the Lancashire County Council area to the bidder named in the
recommendation report. I have noted the change in delivery model and budget
implications associated with the tender.
Date of Decision:
5th November 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
RESTRICTED - Section 43(2) of the Freedom of Information Act exempts information whose disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice the commercial interests of any legal person (an individual, a company, the public authority itself or any other legal entity). It is considered that in all circumstances of the case the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information. Decision NoticeDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/53Issue:
Lancashire Youth Zones
Decision:
The Commissioner is asked to approve a funding application submitted by Greater
Lancashire Youth Zones.
This decision seeks approval for the allocation of £80,000 to Greater Lancashire Youth Zones over a two-year period to support the 'Lancashire Youth Zones' project.
Date of Decision:
27th November 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation Report AppendixDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/52Issue:
Member of Parliament Fund
Decision:
The Commissioner has received a funding application into the Member of Parliament
Fund, submitted by Burnley's MP.
This decision seeks to approve the allocation of £5,500 to Burnley MP's project supporting Padiham on Parade to deliver the Padiham on Parade 2026 project.
Date of Decision:
16th December 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation ReportDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/51Issue:
Member of Parliament Fund
Decision:
The Commissioner has received a funding application into the Member of Parliament
Fund, submitted by Hyndburn and Haslingden's MP.
This decision seeks to approve the allocation of £16,510 to Hyndburn and Haslingden
MP's sponsored project with Brave Church to deliver the Hidden Light Project.
Date of Decision:
16th December 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation ReportDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/50Issue:
Sale of Buildings – Nelson and Colne Police Stations
Decision:
I have considered the advice provided by my officers and have agreed to declare the properties identified as Nelson Police Station and Colne Police Station as surplus, and to place them on the open market for sale once fully decommissioned.
Date of Decision:
29th December 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
RESTRICTED - Section 43(2) of the Freedom of Information Act exempts information whose disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice the commercial interests of any legal person (an individual, a company, the public authority itself or any other legal entity). It is considered that in all circumstances of the case the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information. Decision NoticeDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/49Issue:
Critical Policing Infrastructure Programme (CPIP) - November 2025 Gateway Approval
Decision:
I have considered the advice provided by my officers and agree the recommendations set out in the report.
Date of Decision:
20th November 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
RESTRICTED - Section 43(2) of the Freedom of Information Act exempts information whose disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice the commercial interests of any legal person (an individual, a company, the public authority itself or any other legal entity). It is considered that in all circumstances of the case the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information. Decision NoticeDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/48Issue:
Financial Position at 30th September 2025
Decision:
At my Accountability Board meeting held on the 17th November 2025 I received and considered the financial position for the 2025/26 revenue and capital budget at 30th September 2025.
Accordingly, I have:
• Noted the position on the Police and Crime Commissioner's Revenue budget.
• Approved a revised capital investment programme in 2025/26 of £67.888m
• Noted the position for the capital programme
• Noted the position in respect of treasury management
• Noted the position on reserves
Date of Decision:
20th November 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation ReportDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/46Issue:
Pension Forfeiture
Decision:
Following a Pension Forfeiture Hearing on 27th November 2025, at which I considered
the forfeiture of a police pension, both in terms of the proportion of the pension to be
forfeited and the period over which the forfeiture is to take place, in respect of a former
police officer Hanson.
Accordingly, after considering all the representations, I felt that he was required to be
accountable for taxpayers' money and accordingly, agreed:-
1. To progress the request from the Chief Constable for the forfeiture of police
pension in respect of Mr Hanson; and
2. That the proportion of the pension to be forfeited, which represents the employer's
notional contributions, be fixed at 60%, temporarily until Mr Hanson reaches state
pensionable age; and
3. That, upon reaching state pensionable age the proportion of the pension to be
forfeited be restored.
Date of Decision:
8th December 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
RESTRICTED - Information relating to this decision is restricted as it contains information which relates to or includes personal information; financial interests of the Police & Crime Commissioner or any other person or company. It is considered that in all circumstances of the case the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information. Decision NoticeDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/45Issue:
Pension Forfeiture
Decision:
Following a Pension Forfeiture Hearing on 27th November 2025, at which I considered
the forfeiture of a police pension, both in terms of the proportion of the pension to be
forfeited and the period over which the forfeiture is to take place, in respect of a former
police officer Choudhury.
Accordingly, after considering all the representations, I felt that he was required to be
accountable for taxpayers' money and accordingly, agreed:-
1. To progress the request from the Chief Constable for the forfeiture of police
pension in respect of Choudhury; and
2. That the proportion of the pension to be forfeited, which represents the employer's
notional contributions, be fixed at 60%, temporarily until Mr Choudhury reaches
state pensionable age; and
3. That, upon reaching state pensionable age the proportion of the pension to be
forfeited be restored.
Date of Decision:
8th December 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
RESTRICTED - Information relating to this decision is restricted as it contains information which relates to or includes personal information; financial interests of the Police & Crime Commissioner or any other person or company. It is considered that in all circumstances of the case the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information. Decision NoticeDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/44Issue:
Pension Forfeiture
Decision:
Following a Pension Forfeiture Hearing on 26th November 2025, at which I considered
the forfeiture of a police pension, both in terms of the proportion of the pension to be
forfeited and the period over which the forfeiture is to take place, in respect of a former
police officer Fraser.
Accordingly, after considering all the representations, both by Mr Fraser and the Chief
Constable, I felt that he was required to be accountable for taxpayers' money and
accordingly, agreed:-
1. To progress the request from the Chief Constable for the forfeiture of police
pension in respect of Mr Fraser; and
2. That the proportion of the pension to be forfeited, which represents the employer's
notional contributions, be fixed at 50% temporarily for a five-year period from 1st
December 2025: and
3. That, at the conclusion of the five-year period the proportion of the pension to be
forfeited be restored.
Date of Decision:
8th December 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
RESTRICTED - Information relating to this decision is restricted as it contains information which relates to or includes personal information; financial interests of the Police & Crime Commissioner or any other person or company. It is considered that in all circumstances of the case the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information. Decision NoticeDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/43Issue:
Award of the PR campaign for the VAWG survey
Decision:
I have approved the allocation of £30,000 to Viva for PR supporting the VAWG Survey outcome.
Date of Decision:
9th October 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation ReportDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/42Issue:
Grant to Sexual Violence Therapeutic Services
Decision:
I have approved the allocation of £69,557.72 in grant award to Birchall Trust.
Date of Decision:
9th October 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
RESTRICTED - Information relating to this decision is restricted as is includes commercially sensitive information. Decision NoticeDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/41Issue:
Community Safety Partnership Fund
Decision:
The Commissioner has received a funding application into the Community Safety Partnership Fund, submitted by Preston Community Safety Partnership.
This decision seeks to approve the allocation of £5,000 to Preston Community Safety Partnership for the project Foxton Detached Youth Work.
Date of Decision:
23rd October 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation Report AppendixDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/40Issue:
Member of Parliament Fund
Decision:
The Commissioner has received a funding application into the Member of Parliament Fund, submitted by Chorley's MP.
This decision seeks to approve the allocation of £22,600 to Chorley MP's project supporting Jennings Community Boxing Academy to deliver the Clayton Brook Outreach project.
Date of Decision:
23rd October 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation Report AppendixDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/39Issue:
Expansion of West View Diversionary Activities
Decision:
I have approved the allocation of £9,900 to Preston United for the Expansion of West View Diversionary Activities.
Date of Decision:
23rd October 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Recommendation Report AppendixDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/38Issue:
Member of Parliament Fund
Decision:
The Commissioner has received a funding application into the Member of Parliament Fund, submitted by Hyndburn and Haslingden's MP.
This decision seeks to approve the allocation of £14,450 to Hyndburn and Haslingden MP's sponsored project with Victoria Street Bangers to deliver the Everyone Deserves a Place to Feel Safe Project.
Date of Decision:
23rd October 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation Report AppendixDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/37Issue:
Member of Parliament Fund
Decision:
The Commissioner has received a funding application into the Member of Parliament Fund, submitted by Hyndburn and Haslingden's MP.
This decision seeks to approve the allocation of £7,000 to Hyndburn and Haslingden MP's project supporting More in the Room to deliver their Hyndburn Women's Safer Running Project.
Date of Decision:
23rd October 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation Report AppendixDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/36Issue:
Member of Parliament Fund
Decision:
The Commissioner has received a funding application into the Member of Parliament Fund, submitted by Rossendale and Darwen's MP.
This decision seeks to approve the allocation of £3,000 to Rossendale and Darwen MP's project supporting More in the Room CIC to deliver the Women's Safer Running project.
Date of Decision:
23rd October 2025Decision Papers/Reason for Restricted
Decision Notice Recommendation Report AppendixDecision Maker:
PCCDecision Ref:
2025/35Issue:
Member of Parliament Fund
Decision:
The Commissioner has received a funding application into the Member of Parliament Fund, submitted by Rossendale and Darwen's MP.
This decision seeks to approve the allocation of £2,900 to Rossendale and Darwen MP's project supporting More in the Room CIC to deliver the Safer Childhoods: Adolescent Boys Project.
