Lisburn & Castlereagh Policing and Community Safety Partnership has launched a Project Support Programme for community groups in the council area. The programme offers grants from £500 to £5000 for projects running until 26 February 2027.

Constituted community groups, Neighbourhood Watch Schemes and Community Police Liaison Committees can apply. Projects must address issues such as anti-social behaviour, crime, domestic abuse, confidence in policing, fear of crime, road safety, burglaries and business crime.

Applications fall under two objectives. The first covers reducing anti-social behaviour linked to drugs and alcohol, boosting reporting of domestic abuse and support for victims, and raising confidence in policing. The second targets lowering fear of crime among vulnerable groups, including hate crime, road safety, burglaries and retail crime.

Councillor Alan Martin, chair of the Lisburn & Castlereagh PCSP, encouraged relevant groups to apply for the funding to tackle policing and safety concerns. He noted the partnership's aim to engage all communities, especially those not previously involved.

Information sessions are available online or in person. Groups can request sessions by emailing pcsp@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk.

Application forms and guidance are online at the council website or via email to PCSP officers. Completed forms must arrive by 1pm on 29 May 2026, submitted online or in sealed envelopes to the PCSP Manager at Civic Headquarters, Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn, BT27 4RL. Email submissions are not accepted.