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Keep up to date with the latest news, blogs and media from the Lancashire Police & Crime Commissioner.
Contract signed and construction begins on new Chorley Police Station
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw has confirmed that the contract for the new Chorley Police Station has been signed, and the site has now been officially handed over to Eric Wright Construction, marking the start of construction on this major investment in local policing infrastructure.
Commissioner and MP walk the beat in Lytham
Commissioner Grunshaw and MP for Fylde Andrew Snowden joined officers on the beat in Lytham last week. Issues discussed during the visit ranged from anti-social behaviour (ASB), drug use and the night-time economy to shoplifting and missing persons, a particular concern over the summer months due to increased visitor numbers along the sea front.
Commissioner warns young people on risks of e-bike driving licence ban
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner is urging young people and their parents to understand the serious, long-term consequences of using e-bikes and e-scooters illegally, following a record-breaking number of seizures by police.
Connect with Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Now on WhatsApp
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, has launched a dedicated WhatsApp community to keep Lancashire residents up to date with the latest updates, news and initiatives covering crime and policing in Lancashire.
Commissioner welcomes Lancashire Constabulary recognition in national State of Policing report
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, has welcomed the publication of the latest State of Policing report by His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary, Sir Andy Cooke. The report recognises the positive work taking place across the county to make communities safer and highlights the effective use of resources within the county.
Commissioner welcomes proposed changes to make Lancashire’s roads safer
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed new Government proposals aimed at improving road safety, including reforms to driver medical fitness rules and mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers.
The Princess Royal visits Lancashire Police Headquarters, to launch Victim Care Lancashire
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal yesterday (Tuesday 9th September) visited Lancashire Constabulary’s Headquarters in Hutton, Preston, for the launch of Victim Care Lancashire (VCL).
Commissioner invests 177K to tackle violence against women and girls
Commissioner Grunshaw is investing more than £177K into Lancashire projects that tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG), a key priority in his Police and Crime plan for the county.
Commissioner visits project supporting young people and tackling ASB
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner visited a project in Penwortham which is engaging with young people in the local area and addressing anti-social behaviour concerns.
Commissioner visits Lancaster project funded by seized criminal cash
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, recently visited the Escape2Make project in Lancaster, which is using money seized from criminals to run creative workshops for young people.