Partnership aimed at reducing levels of crime and disorder in Lancashire celebrates 30 years

Lancashire Partnership Against Crime (LANPAC) held an event on Tuesday evening at Lancashire Police’s Hutton Headquarters, with speeches from LANPAC Chairman David Smith OBE, Chief Constable Chris Rowley and Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden.

The registered charity - a unique collaboration between Lancashire Constabulary, Lancashire Businesses and Public Services has resulted in over £4 million being awarded to projects across the county over the past three decades.

It allows one new crime reduction project to begin almost every week such as protecting the vulnerable elderly, tackling drug abuse, street robbery and burglary, to make people feel safer on the streets and in their homes.

It also provides a wide range of educational services and recreational opportunities to help young people lead safe, productive lives.

Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden said: "Effective partnership working is a key part of taking the fight to criminals and keeping our communities safe.

"LANPAC is a great example of the difference we can make by working together and, in leading the fight against crime, I will continue to work closely with our partners and stakeholders across Lancashire."

LANPAC Chairman David Smith added: “Our aim is a simple one, to help the constabulary's efforts to reduce levels of crime and disorder across the county.

“Over the last 30 years LANPAC has allocated some £4m to fund countless initiatives, some quite small and localised, others with a countywide spread, but all of them directed at making the people of Lancashire feel safe and reassured in their homes and within their local neighbourhoods.”