Commissioner and Chorley MP walk beat in town centre

During the walkaround, the Commissioner and the MP visited Market Street and the Bus Station, where they discussed local issues including shop-lifting and anti-social behaviour.

The visit highlighted the local efforts supporting the national Safer Streets Summer initiative, with police and partner organisations working together to reduce crime in town centres through visible patrols and active community engagement.

Plans for the new police station, currently under construction on the former Runshaw College site on Euxton Lane, were also discussed. The new facility will replace the existing station on St Thomas’ Road, with completion expected by spring 2026 following approval from Chorley Council.

Following the visit, Commissioner Clive Grunshaw said:

“Discussions with Lindsay and local residents in Chorley made it clear that people want their neighbourhood policing team to be visible, proactive, and closely connected with the community.

“This summer, I’m proud to lead the Safer Streets Summer initiative alongside partners across Lancashire — uniting police, councils, businesses, and community organisations to address the issues that matter most to residents and visitors.

“As Police and Crime Commissioner, I remain committed to working closely with the Chief Constable to ensure town centres like Chorley continue to receive the level of policing needed to continue to drive down crime. This includes tackling anti-social behaviour through Operation Centurion and addressing shoplifting and retail crime through Operation Vulture.

“The investment into a new police station for the town through my capital programme, will also help deliver efficient, effective policing for the area.”

Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP said:

“I was delighted to welcome Clive to Chorley and walk around the town centre to talk about some of the priorities and needs in terms of tackling crime and anti-social behaviour.

“Chorley is a vibrant market town and it is important that we have a visible police presence.  That is why I was keen to speak to Clive about maintaining a visible presence particularly when the police station relocates to Euxton Lane.  I also took the opportunity to highlight areas of regular anti-social behaviour which impacts businesses and town centre users alike.  Chorley has a vibrant market attracting visitors from across the country.  We also have a range of independent traders and an improving night time economy.  I do not want to see this undermined by criminal activity and I will continue to work with the police and local council to ensure that we do everything possible to support our town centre.

“I was pleased that the Crime Commissioner showed a keen interest in local issues here in Chorley and I will continue to lobby for more resources to be focused in Chorley.”