News: This week and next a special roadshow is travelling across Central and West Lancashire

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"We can't ignore rural communities" pledge as Rural Crime Roadshow goes on tour

This week and next a special roadshow is travelling across central and west Lancashire. It is part of the fight back against rural crime. PC Paddy Stewart tells Fiona Finch why he believes such crime affects everyone.
This week and next a show with a difference is on the road aiming to put rural crime and how to tackle it centre stage.

Rural, Wildlife and Heritage Crime Officer PC Paddy Stewart said : “Seventy-four per cent of Lancashire is rural so it’s important to us that we police these areas effectively.”

He and the South Rural Taskforce team will be taking their Rural Crime Roadshow to several villages, giving general advice about crime prevention and providing the opportunity to get property ranging from GPS systems and tractors to bicycles and bags, security marked.

It is also an opportunity for local rural residents and businesses to raise their concerns with the Constabulary.

Roadshow Times, Dates and Locations

The Roadshow will be at the following locations from 10am to 3pm:

• 2nd Oct – Rivington Lane carpark, also known as Noel House Car park, Rivington, Chorley
• 4th Oct – Corner House, Wrightington Bar, Wigan
• 5th Oct – Duxbury’s, Chain House Lane, Whitestake, Preston
• 6th Oct – St. Andrew’s Church Hall Car Park, Liverpool Road, Longton, Preston
• 7th Oct – Whittingham sports and social club, Old Whittingham Hospital Grounds, Whittingham

Anyone wishing to contact the South Rural Taskforce team can email [email protected]

Link: https://www.lep.co.uk/news/crime/we...-as-rural-crime-roadshow-goes-on-tour-3403276