Andrew Snowden, Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, has awarded another £77k to projects taking the fight to criminals in Lancashire, utilising cash seized from offenders to boost schemes that make the county safer.
Eleven local projects got funding from the Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund (SLNF), including activities to keep people away from crime, installing more CCTV cameras, and supporting vulnerable people.
Projects include ACT at the Cheethams’ weekend drop-in centre in Blackburn with Darwen and Barlick First’s youth sessions in Pendle.
Additionally, Oswaldtwistle Immanuel Cricket Club in Hyndburn is receiving funding to boost CCTV, whilst Operation BAUBle project in Blackburn with Darwen, involves security patrols. St Annes Town Council in Fylde is engaging young people with its £10,000-funded Summer Activity Sessions to address ASB concerns and increase community engagement.
These initiatives collectively reflect a robust effort to tackle social issues, enhance safety, and engage young people positively across Lancashire.
Commissioner Andrew Snowden’s Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund has supported more than sixty projects since launch in March 2022.
Commissioner Snowden said, “I’m happy to put more money into all parts of the Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund. These projects share the goal of following my Fighting Crime Plan and keeping people safe.
“By giving money to groups who know their communities well, we can make a real difference across the county. It’s even better knowing we’re using money taken from criminals. By making areas stronger, dealing with the key issues often behind offending, and supporting the work officers do to tackle criminals and get them off our streets.
“I’ll keep working closely with the Chief Constable to make sure we’re doing what the public wants – punishing those who make life hard for others and keeping Lancashire safe.”
East:
Organisation Name: ACT at the Cheethams
Project Name: ACT at the Cheethams
Location: Blackburn with Darwen
Amount of Funding Awarded: £9,804
Summary: The Safe project at the Cheethams, led by ACT at the Cheethams, aims to establish a weekend drop-in centre, providing a safe refuge for children and young people, reducing the risk of involvement in anti-social behaviour and minor crime.
Organisation Name: Barlick First
Project Name: Barlick First Youth Sessions
Location: Pendle
Amount of Funding Awarded: £9,560
Summary: The Barlick First Youth Sessions project, led by Barlick First, in Pendle aims to develop targeted sessions for young people aged 11-19, with a focus on the 14-16 age group, addressing anti-social behaviour.
Organisation Name: Blackburn BID – Newground CIC
Project Name: Operation BAUBle (Blackburn Against Unacceptable Behaviour)
Location: Blackburn with Darwen
Amount of Funding Awarded: £6,002.50
Summary: Operation BAUBle, a partnership project led by Blackburn BID and Newground CIC, involves security patrols and town centre police-led operations to deter anti-social behavior and minor crime.
Organisation Name: Oswaldtwistle Immanuel Cricket Club
Project Name: CCTV Installation
Location: Hyndburn
Amount of Funding Awarded: £1,371
Summary: Oswaldtwistle Immanuel Cricket Club aims to enhance security through a CCTV installation project, covering the Cricket and Bowling Clubs and entrances to prevent anti-social behaviour.
West:
Organisation Name: Lancaster City Council
Project Name: Westgate and Mainway CCTV
Location: Lancaster
Amount of Funding Awarded: £10,000
Summary: Lancaster City Council’s Westgate and Mainway CCTV project involves the installation of cameras to address anti-social behaviour and enhance security, aligning with efforts to disrupt organised crime.
Organisation Name: St Annes on the Sea Town Council
Project Name: Summer Activity Sessions (SAS)
Location: Fylde
Amount of Funding Awarded: £10,000
Summary: St Annes on the Sea Town Council’s SAS project aims to combat boredom and promote positive learning experiences through diverse activities during summer holidays, aligning with the priority of getting tough on anti-social behaviour.
Organisation Name: The Trinity Parish
Project Name: No More Knives Campaign
Location: Blackpool
Amount of Funding Awarded: £9,000
Summary: The Trinity Parish’s No More Knives Campaign addresses anti-social behaviour by combining music, powerful stories, and education to equip young people with the skills to reject knives.
South:
Organisation Name: City Church Preston
Project Name: Perimeter Fencing
Location: Preston
Amount of Funding Awarded: £8,000
Summary: City Church Preston’s Perimeter Fencing project aims to secure part of the site to prevent illicit activities, supporting the priority of getting tough on anti-social behaviour.
Organisation Name: Community Network and Outreach Services CIC
Project Name: CNOS Youth Initiative
Location: South Ribble
Amount of Funding Awarded: £10,000
Summary: Community Network and Outreach Services CIC’s CNOS Youth Initiative provides non-formal educational sessions for young people, aiming to address issues and support the community against anti-social behaviour and organized crime.
Organisation Name: Tanteron Village Centre
Project Name: CCTV Upgrade
Location: Preston
Amount of Funding Awarded: £2,152.42
Summary: Tanteron Village Centre’s CCTV Upgrade project involves installing cameras to enhance surveillance and address disturbances in specific areas, aligning with priorities of getting tough on anti-social behaviour and cracking down on burglary and robbery.
Pan-Lancashire:
Organisation Name: Certain Curtain Theatre Company
Project Name: Lady In Red – Domestic Abuse Project
Location: Pan Lancashire
Amount of Funding Awarded: £2,600
Summary: Certain Curtain Theatre Company’s Lady In Red – Domestic Abuse Project aims to raise awareness about domestic abuse through live theatre performances and educational workshops, aligning with the priority of tackling domestic abuse and sexual violence.