Roadshows

As a part of our continuing Investors in Policing campaign we went shopping for information during November 2007.   Members of the public were asked to get involved in setting local policing priorities and we made it easier than ever before by delivering a series of road-shows at Asda supermarkets across the county. 

Spending Policing Pounds
Shoppers gave their views by spending ‘policing pounds’ to illustrate whether or not they were willing to pay any additional amount towards policing and where they would like to see money allocated.  

Outcomes
People were asked if they would be willing to pay between £5 and £30 in addition to the amount they currently pay for policing or whether they would vote for no extra increase. Of the 872 people we spoke to, 620 were prepared to pay more.  They were then asked whether the extra money should be invested in Neighbourhood Policing, Response, Protective Services or split between all three options.  The majority wanted to see it spent on Neighbourhood Policing reinforcing the importance that the public place on having access to local policing teams.

These findings were considered, along with the outcomes from other ways in which we have consulted Lancashire people regarding the budget, when the Authority agreed the budget and priorities for the coming year.

Thank You
A sincere thank you to Asda stores including Asda Fulwood, Blackpool, Rawtenstall, Lancaster, Blackburn and Clayton Green for their support at the events and for allowing us to talk to their customers.