Victim support boost
Under the banner ‘Better Together’, Safe and Secure has been running for over a year in South Ribble, bringing together South Ribble Council, Chorley Council, Progress Housing Group, Preston Care and Repair and Lancashire Constabulary.
So far it has helped over 50 households, providing a range of equipment to improve home security and enable people to feel safer in their home.
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Hide AdNow £7,200 from the PCC means it can support a Witness Support Programme operated by Progress Housing Group.
Bernie Keenan, executive director of Progress Housing Group, said: “The partnership is very appreciative of this extra funding which will enable us to provide a more focused response to vulnerable people who have been victims of crime, those who are currently subject to crime and anti-social behaviour or people that have come forward as witnesses. It will enable Progress Housing Group to continue to work with victims and witnesses and offer a 24/7 service.
“This partnership really works and we hope that by working ‘Better Together’ we can make this area a safer place to live and work.”