Funding Available For Community Safety Projects

I know it’s only November but ’tis almost the season to be jolly. And don’t we all just love giving at Christmas. It seems that Cheshire Police are in the mood to be giving. Hence the announcement of funding available for Community Safety projects. What’s it all about and who does it apply to? Read on for more information. It may come in handy if you qualify for the funding. Thanks to John from Blacon for this valuable piece of information.

Funding Available For Community Safety Projects

“Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) David Keane has launched a new fund that police officers and PCSOs will bid for to work with local residents on projects which make their area safer.

Each of the 122 policing communities in Cheshire will be allocated a £1,000 grant for bids that address community safety issues. An additional £10,000 will be allocated to each of Cheshire’s eight Local Policing Units to support larger scale projects which address local issues.

This Community Police Fund links directly to the recently launched initiative to increase police visibility in every community. It does so by providing a dedicated Police Constable (PC) and Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) for all 122 areas.

The fund has been developed using money seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act (PoCA) 2002. It is intended to send a clear message to criminals that crime doesn’t pay.

PCC David Keane said: “By taking out the profits that fund crime and reinvesting them into community, we can help prevent further offences and increase community safety. “This fund will empower each of our 122 community PCs and PCSOs to work directly with local communities on tailored projects which make a real difference to your local area.

“Furthermore, they will work with you and with key partners in the local authority to develop a problem solving approach to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour.”

Also, each local police team will work closely with their local community as they look to develop bids for the projects which also must meet the priorities in the Police and Crime Plan.

Funding Available For Community Safety Projects – Bid Details

Bids must be submitted to the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) directly by local policing teams. Grants will be awarded to new, one-off projects that leave a legacy as opposed to continuous year-on-year commitments.

This could be, as an example, a road safety project, community engagement activities or a project which supports vulnerable people. For more information on this fund and how it could benefit your area, please contact your local police team by emailing chester.lpu@cheshire.pnn.police.uk

Message Sent By Daniel Millington (Cheshire Police / Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, Media Officer, Corporate Communications).“

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