Community projects, initiatives and activities in Staffordshire will benefit from a share of £495,000 from April 2026 thanks to funding from the Police, Fire & Rescue and Crime Commissioner.
Staffordshire Community Safety Partnerships (CSPs) will be able to bid into a pot of £100,000 to support projects that aim to address community safety priorities, such as reducing crime and anti-social behaviour, as part of the Commissioner’s Community Safety Fund.
An additional £10,000 will also be given to each of the CSPs, with £20,000 awarded to Stoke-on-Trent CSP, to tackle issues identified by residents.
Staffordshire Commissioner Ben Adams said: “I provide funding to our local Community Safety Partnerships each year because their understanding and knowledge is vital when tackling community concerns and anti-social behaviour.
“It is also crucial that partners regularly work together with the Police to maintain community safety.
“I look forward to finding out more about the projects that benefit from the Commissioner’s Community Safety Fund this year and hope that they will make a real difference to residents and businesses in Staffordshire.”
There are nine CSPs in Staffordshire made up of a variety of partners including Police, Fire & Rescue, local authorities, health partners and the probation service.
Each CSP has a statutory duty to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in their communities.
Many projects and initiatives have benefited from the Commissioner’s funding during previous years. These have included the installation of CCTV cameras, victim support, safety measures for users of the nighttime economy, such as taxi marshals and Street Angels, and prevention workshops in schools.
Alongside funding allocated to CSPs, the total also includes:
- £10,000 awarded to each of the 10 Local Policing Teams in Staffordshire to address priorities set by the Government’s Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee.
- £180,000 contribution towards the Staffordshire Space Programme which funds activities for children over the summer holidays.
- £200 towards the cost of Independent Chairs for ASB Case Reviews on request.
- A Community Safety Strategic Assessment refresh for each CSP and one for Staffordshire.
To read more about the Commissioner’s Community Safety Fund, visit: https://staffordshire-pfcc.gov.uk/what-we-do/local-community-safety-fund/