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We are looking for nominations for young people aged 19 or under who have made a positive contribution in Lancashire over the last 12 months, whether by helping their community, supporting an individual or family member, or making a difference within an organisation. Applications open today, and full details on how to nominate can be found on the poster.   Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, has invested £90,638 of money seized from criminals into 13 community organisations, supporting projects that will prevent crime, tackle anti-social behaviour, and protect vulnerable people across the county.
The latest round of the Commissioner’s Community Fund will support a range of initiatives delivered by local charities, community groups, councils and partners. Projects focus on key priorities within the Police and Crime Plan, including youth diversion, tackling anti-social behaviour, supporting vulnerable communities, and preventing violence against women and girls (VAWG).  What keeps you awake at night?
Fire. Flooding. Wildfires. Road collisions. Water rescues. These are just some of the risks Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service prepares for every day. As part of our Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) consultation, we want to know what matters most to you and your community. Your views will help shape our future plans and how we continue to help keep Lancashire safe over the next five years. Welcome to the August edition of my stakeholder newsletter, where I bring you the latest updates on crime and policing across Lancashire.
Preventing Violence Against Women and Girls remains a key priority for my Office and continues to shape much of our work. From the ongoing campaign for Kiena's Law to our work with local partners through the #GetTheMessage campaign to challenge misogyny and harmful attitudes, we are committed to driving meaningful change and making Lancashire safer for women and girls. During the summer recess, I have also taken the opportunity to meet with Lancashire's MPs to discuss the issues that matter most to residents across the county and explore how we can work together to address them. We know that anti-social behaviour can increase during the summer months, affecting communities and people's sense of safety. That is why Lancashire Police have continued to take robust action through Op Centurion, targeting offenders, responding to local concerns and working with partners to prevent anti-social behaviour and keep our communities safe. Are you working in health, social care, community services, or the voluntary sector? Join the upcoming Ageing Well training and education events designed to help professionals build their knowledge, skills and confidence in supporting people living with frailty. These events will focus on frailty and ageing well, nutrition and frailty, and end of life care, while bringing colleagues together to learn, collaborate and improve outcomes for local residents.
Your personal invitation to participate in the National Public Confidence in Policing Survey27/8/2026
 We are delighted to personally invite you to participate in a major new research study exploring people’s views and experiences of crime, anti-social behaviour and policing in the UK.
The research aims to improve:
On average, it takes 10 minutes to complete, and it is entirely multiple-choice. No questions are mandatory, so you can skip any you would rather not answer. If you get distracted, you can save your progress as you go and come back whenever you wish. Let's get started!  Nelson Pride in Place is all about bringing people together to make a lasting difference. Our Board is made up of people from different backgrounds, organisations and communities who all share one thing in common – a passion for making Nelson an even better place to live, work and visit.
You don’t need to have years of experience or hold a particular job title to make a valuable contribution. We’re looking for people who care about Nelson, enjoy working with others and are willing to share their ideas, knowledge and enthusiasm. Every perspective matters, and some of the best ideas come from people who simply want to make a positive difference.  Burnley Borough Council is currently consulting on proposals to redesignate selective licensing in the following two areas after the current designations end in July 2027:
 National PLACE Assessment Annual assessment.
Patient-led assessments of the care environment (PLACE) help organisations understand how well they are meeting the needs of their patients and identify where improvements can be made. They take place across NHS trusts, voluntary, independent, and private healthcare providers and use information gleaned directly from patient assessors to report how well a site/organisation is performing. PLACE is the only national assessment programme that collects data relating to the patient environment and the only process that provides a consistent approach so that all providers are assessing the same things to the same standards. Share Your Experience of Hospital Discharge We're inviting patients and staff to take part in a new survey about hospital discharge from Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital. Whether you've recently been discharged from hospital or you've supported patients through the discharge process, we want to hear about your experiences. Your feedback will help us understand what's working well, identify examples of good practice, and highlight opportunities to improve discharge services for both patients and staff.  Nominate a volunteer section in Burnley Lifestyle and are looking for people to nominate someone for the next issue due out at the end of September.  This month's edition includes:
BEOND' is a survey study looking at longitudinal outcomes for people with rare genetic syndromes and / or intellectual disabilities (characterised by IQ <70). The survey is completed by parents / caregivers and takes approximately one hour to complete. Over 300 families have completed the survey and we are looking for more families before the survey closes next March.  
How does our way of working shape our interactions with others?
In this film the In-Situ team think out loud about experiences of working in more hierarchical contexts and local decision making settings, and how our way of working translates outside of the team.
 The world around us is changing rapidly. Devolution, local government reorganisation, neighbourhood health, financial pressures, division and changing communities are reshaping the environment our members work in every day.
To help frame this conversation, we've published a new blog exploring why strong local infrastructure matters more than ever, the challenges it is facing and its changing face. It sets out how we think local infrastructure will need to evolve to continue supporting communities and influencing effectively. We will share this more widely to influence stakeholders and funders on the vital role our network plays, and the investment which needs to follow. As part of this, we're reviewing NAVCA membership to make sure our network is fit for the future. We're looking at our membership criteria to ensure they reflect the changing nature of local infrastructure and how it is delivered, to reflect the world we are operating in. We want to shape this with our members.  Join us for TWO days of expert fundraising advice, top tips, Q&As, networking, peer-support, and lots of chat!
We are very excited to invite you to Get Grants FREE Virtual Conference 2026! Across 6th & 7th October 2026, Get Grants are leading a FREE Virtual Conference full of celebration, inspiration, and practical advice and support. Get Grants FREE Virtual Conference is a celebration of fundraisers, with a programme designed around the topics you want to talk about. Bringing together thousands of fundraisers from across the UK every year, this fun and heart-warming event with lots of practical advice is not your typical fundraising conference! |
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