Latest News & Blogs
Keep up to date with the latest news, blogs and media from the Lancashire Police & Crime Commissioner.
Panel approves Police and Crime Commissioner’s budget plans to prioritise neighbourhood policing
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Panel has given Commissioner Clive Grunshaw’s budget plans for 2026–27 approval, noting both the financial challenges facing the force and the strong public support for paying more to protect local policing.
PNECET And Preston North End Introduce Bleed Control Cabinet At Deepdale
Preston North End Community and Education Trust (PNECET), in partnership with Preston North End Football Club, has introduced a new bleed control cabinet at Deepdale.
Commissioner unveils groundbreaking scheme to support domestic abuse victims
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw has announced a pioneering initiative, aimed at enhancing Lancashire Constabulary’s response to domestic abuse and strengthening community support. The innovative scheme which is being piloted in Preston will see eight dedicated Domestic Abuse Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) strengthening Lancashire Police’s front line and enhancing vital support for[...]
Commissioner convenes partners to strengthen taxi safeguarding across Lancashire
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, has brought together licensing officers from across the county for the inaugural meeting of Lancashire’s Taxi Working Group, established to share best practice and improve safeguarding in the taxi sector. The meeting follows a countywide survey which highlighted taxi safety as a significant concern for women and girls.
Commissioner supports behaviour change project
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, visited Brownedge St Mary’s High School in Bamber Bridge to see how the First Kick Foundation are utilising grant funding from the Commissioner’s Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Fund to deliver inputs to young people.
Commissioner funds project working with Youth Zones to expand prevention work across Lancashire
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, has awarded funding to a new project that will expand early‑intervention and prevention work with young people across the county, delivered in partnership with local Youth Zones.
Lancashire Constabulary and Postal Workers Union sign new agreement to improve response to dog attacks
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, has welcomed the signing of a new agreement between Lancashire Constabulary and the Communications Workers Union (CWU), aimed at improving the response to dog attacks on postal workers and ensuring those on the frontline can carry out their duties safely.
Commissioner meets with Government on calls for new laws addressing domestic abuse?related deaths
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, has visited Westminster to discuss the urgent need for stronger laws to address domestic abuse‑related suicides in cases involving prolonged coercive and controlling behaviour.
Commissioner backs youth theatre changing lives
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, visited Burnley Youth Theatre to see how they are utilising funding from his Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Fund to educate young people about the dangers of child sexual exploitation through drama.
New ShopSafe Radio System Launched in St Annes Town Centre
Local businesses in St Annes are set to benefit from a major boost in safety and communication with the launch of the Town Link ShopSafe Radio System.