Funding secured to combat youth knife crime

"I’m looking forward to seeing these projects develop", Stephen Mold said

Funding worth £52,600 has been secured to help 13 youth projects in Northamptonshire, with some aimed steering young people away from knife crime.

The Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner’s (PFCC) grant scheme will be spent on road safety initiatives and youth-focused projects.

Three donations will be used to get support youth engagement in the community and to get younger people more active.

Stephen Mold, Northamptonshire's PFCC, said: "I am always pleased to see applications from organisations that are youth-based and offer facilities and activities that steer young people away from crime and get them more involved in the community."

In April funding was secured by Lilford Wigsthorpe Thorpe Achurch Parish Council to introduce parking buddies signs at Rushden Primary Academy

Ten other projects aim to improve road safety, reduce speeding and target parking and motoring issues around schools.

"Investing in mechanisms that manage speed, target anti-social, inconsiderate and unlawful road use and educate and support communities to effectively combat road related issues are an important part of my plans to keep the county’s roads safe", Mr Mold said.