Commissioner walks beat in Burnley with local MP

Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, joined MP Oliver Ryan, on the beat in Burnley town centre with local officers.

They took the time to visit the Charter Walk Shopping Centre, where officers were stationed in a mobile police station engaging with the community.

The visit allowed the officers, the Commissioner and the MP to discuss the impact the Safer Streets Summer initiative is having on the town centre, with increased visibility patrols making a real difference on rates of anti-social behaviour.

The Home Office initiative, led locally by Police and Crime Commissioner, Chief Constables and local authorities brings together police and partner agencies to target reductions in town centre theft, street crime, and antisocial behaviour through high‑visibility policing and public engagement.

Following the visit, Commissioner Clive Grunshaw said:

“It was great to be out in Burnley, hearing from local officers about the main issues they are dealing with and talking to the public about their priorities for policing in the area.

“Oliver and I discussed the concerns in his constituency, and I am reassured to hear how supported he feels by the local policing team. It’s clear to see how invested officers are in keeping both residents and businesses in the town centre safe, and this is exactly what neighbourhood policing is all about.

“As Police and Crime Commissioner, I will continue to work closely with the Constabulary to ensure they have the resources they need to tackle local issues head on and by working with MPs across Lancashire we can ensure that local concerns can be raised at national level.”

Oliver Ryan, MP for Burnley, said:

“It was great to join Clive and some of our local officers out in Burnley, hearing from residents and frontline officers about safety and policing.

“In particular, it was good to see how Operation Vulture is working to stamp out shoplifting in the area.”