A series of workshops are being held to help Morecambe businesses and community groups to tackle anti-social behaviour in the town.
The project this month is aiming to create a safer and more welcoming environment in Morecambe town centre for residents and visitors alike.
The workshops are covering a range of topics, including anti-social behaviour prevention, conflict resolution, and community safety.
They are focussing on providing practical tools and strategies to businesses and community groups to help them address and prevent anti-social behaviour.
Sessions are running on Thursday and Friday nights from 6-9pm throughout August at local arts organisation the Good Things Collective's studios on Northumberland Street, LA4 4AU.
The project has been backed by a £6,000 match-funded grant from Clive Grunshaw, the Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), and Morecambe Business Improvement District (BID).
“I'm delighted to support this project which can make a big difference for local areas like Morecambe, lessen the demand on officers by preventing crime, and deliver value for money," said Mr Grunshaw (pictured below).
"Anti-social behaviour can have a devastating impact on people's lives and I'm committed to working with partners to tackle what is consistently one of the top priorities the public want to see dealt with. These workshops are engaging and empowering young people in the areas they live, which can only be a good thing.
"As Commissioner, making Lancashire a safer place to live is my primary aim. This can only be achieved by getting upstream and having strong leadership, a strong police force, and strong deterrents.”
Ruth Wilkinson, Chair of Morecambe BID, said: “We are thrilled to be partnering with the Police and Crime Commissioner and Good Things Collective on this initiative. By investing in our community and providing practical support, we can work together to create a more vibrant and safer Morecambe.”
Jo Bambrough, from the Good Things Collective who are delivering the workshops, said: “The programme will give young people a chance to learn and develop new skills and interests and provides a safe environment for them to connect with peers off the streets with an experienced team.
“Where possible we will support young people developing plans to create work that helps improve the environment in Morecambe and identify outcomes in terms of participation in these projects, young enterprise challenges are also a potential theme depending on how well young people engage within the sessions. And funds raised would be put towards future sessions and give the young people a sense of achievement and confidence, helping them to become better able to make positive decisions."
For further details about the workshops please contact Good Things Collective by emailing jo@goodthingscollective.co.uk or drop them a message on 07743 782526.
Morecambe BID Community Interest Company (Business Improvement District) has been established by the Morecambe businesses to promote and improve the business environment in Morecambe, aiming to improve the town for businesses, residents and visitors.
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