The introduction of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 provided a new opportunity to bring together not just those agencies addressing the problems of crime and disorder but also those dealing with its causes.

As a result of the Crime and Disorder Act the Rossendale Community Safety Partnership was formed consisting of senior representatives from Rossendale Borough Council, Lancashire County Council, the Police, the Police Authority, the Health Authority, and the Probation Service together with other key partner agencies.

The Lancashire Constabulary website provides an excellent resource for  information local to your neighbourhood.