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Innovation funding awarded to Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner for early
intervention work
LANCASHIRE'S Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed news that 2 bids to the
Police Innovation Fund have been successful securing almost £900k for pioneering
work to help support vulnerable people to lead more fulfilling lives.
The Commissioner joined forces with Lancashire Constabulary and other public
services from across Lancashire to bid for Home Office funding to support their
pioneering early action work. The money will bring together public and emergency
services to improve co-ordination ensuring vulnerable people receive support and
intervention before they reach crisis point. This approach can help reduce
demand on the Police and other public services and improve life chances for the
individual.
The money will be used to set up a single Lancashire Public Service Volunteer
hub which will support public service volunteering across the County. It will
also help support individuals and communities more effectively whilst making the
most of volunteers' time and expertise.
In addition funding has also been allocated for a new case management system
that will allow better sharing of data between agencies.
Speaking about the successful bid Commissioner Grunshaw said:- "In Lancashire we
have put early intervention at the heart of what we do. We know that prevention
is better than cure and working with vulnerable and at risk people at the
earliest opportunity gets the best results for them, whilst reducing the need
for more complex work at a later date. This money will support our
ground breaking work and put Lancashire at the forefront of this approach
nationally. The work will meet the priorities of reducing crime and protecting
vulnerable people set out in my Police and Crime, reducing Police demand and
improving outcomes."
Assistant Chief Constable Mark Bates said:- "This is a fantastic opportunity for
partners to work together to the benefit of our local communities and seeks to
encourage people to play a part in making communities safer, more resilient and
healthier."
Clive Grunshaw, the Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner is responsible
for:-
► Recruiting the Chief Constable and holding him to account for the work of the
Police.
► Setting and updating a county wide Police and crime plan.
► Meeting and consulting residents about crime and anti social behaviour.
► Setting the Police budget and agreeing the Council Tax precept that goes
towards funding the Police in Lancashire.
The Commissioner's Police and Crime Plan includes 4 priorities. These include
defending front line policing, protecting vulnerable people, tackling crime and
re-offending and championing victims' rights.
For more information about the work of the Lancashire Police and Crime
Commissioner visit:-
Lancashire-PCC.Gov.UK.
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