Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez, said: ‘On a daily basis communities are being affected by people driving dangerously so it’s absolutely right that I should try to help those communities do something about it.
‘Through Cornwall Community Foundation, we are asking interested groups how they would make the roads where they live safer - to slow drivers down, stop antisocial road use, prevent accidents and ultimately save lives. They will be able to apply for a share of £25,000 which will come largely from the Property Act fund, money that has been raised by selling off items that have been seized from criminals.’
Tamas Haydu, Chief Executive of Cornwall Community Foundation which manages the fund, said: ‘This generous investment of £25,000 from The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner enables the Crimebeat Fund to provide grants for community projects that make Cornwall a safer place for drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists, pedestrians and passengers. Our experience shows clearly that small grass roots initiatives, led by local people, make a real difference.’
For more information or to apply to the Crimebeat Fund for a road safety grant, please visit the Cornwall Community Foundation website www.cornwallcommunityfoundation.com