Commissioner Grunshaw launches Policing Plan to deliver safety through strength

Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner has launched his plan for policing in Lancashire to ensure Lancashire Constabulary deliver an efficient, effective service through strong leadership and tough scrutiny.
Commissioner Grunshaw, who was elected in May 2024 for his third term in the role, has developed his Police and Crime Plan which will shape policing in Lancashire over the next four years, following extensive consultation with stakeholders and the wider public.
During the Summer, a public survey saw over 6,000 people share their views, and Commissioner Grunshaw engaged with elected officials, businesses and partners up and down the county, to ensure the Plan, which covers 2024-2029, delivers what matters most to people.
Based on this, the four priorities in the plan are; Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG); Tackle Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB); Get Tough on Serious Violent Crime and Rebuild Public Trust and Confidence.
The plan, which is a legal requirement and sets the strategic priorities for Lancashire Constabulary, is based on the needs of the public and how these will be met across policing and criminal justice, keeping victims at the centre of all work. It focuses on the need for partnership working and a prevention-based approach, alongside enforcement.
The Police and Crime Plan also builds on the work that the Commissioner has already been focusing on in the months since his election, including calls for laws tackling the illegal use of e-bikes and e-scooters, new legislation to strengthen the response to retail crime, and investing around £215k of cash seized from criminals into community schemes that deter offending.
Clive Grunshaw, Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire said:
"I was honoured when the people of Lancashire once again put their trust in me to hold Lancashire Constabulary to account and deliver the policing service we all want to see. Since then, I have been engaging with the public and working with stakeholders to build on the vision for policing I was elected to deliver.
"All of the priorities in my plan, together with the work to deliver them, are based on these conversations, and as the public's voice in policing, I will be working with partners across the criminal justice system, and holding the Chief Constable to account for the delivery of the plan and scrutinise the Constabulary's performance.
"Making Lancashire a safer place to live, work and visit is my ultimate aim and we can only do this through strong leadership, tough scrutiny and effective policing, that increases public confidence and trust that officers will be there when needed most."
View the Police and Crime Plan for Lancashire 2024-2029.