The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for West Mercia and West Mercia Police are investing £250,000 into the safer communities grant scheme in Herefordshire. The investment from Herefordshire Council’s All Age Social Care budget that this decision will enable is match funding for the PCC funding and will extend the benefits of the grant scheme.

The Safer Communities Grant Scheme will support new and existing projects that focus on early prevention, tackling the root causes of crime, vulnerability, exploitation and anti-social behaviour within the county, specifically focusing on children and young people.