Lancashire Police Federation

Lancashire Police Federation The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) is a national body which represents Police Officer

Lancashire Police Federation is the Staff Association representing the Federated Ranks (Constables to Chief Inspectors) in Lancashire and is the local branch of the Police Federation of England & Wales (PFEW)

Lancashire Police Federation has outlined the financial and operational struggles facing officers in the force to PCC Cl...
29/05/2026

Lancashire Police Federation has outlined the financial and operational struggles facing officers in the force to PCC Clive Grunshaw.

Federation Chair Martin Midgley explained how many younger officers are living payday to payday with no financial security, and how his colleagues are repeatedly being taken off regular duties to make up for shortfalls elsewhere.

Martin said: “I've raised with him the things that really matter to police officers in Lancashire. I was able to present some figures from a recent survey by Police Friendly that showed over 40% of our 25 to 34 year old police officers have less than £100 left at the end of the month.

“This shows that a lot of our officers are living nearly hand to mouth, no savings, not able to save. And this again puts them under a lot of financial pressure as well as mental wellbeing pressure they're under due to the significant amount of trauma they deal with, and demands on them through increasing workloads as well.”

At the other end of the career scale, Martin highlighted that officers nearing retirement are having to deal with the blow of suddenly finding out they will be leaving with substantially less money than they had planned for.

He explained: “This has really affected officers who are just about to retire, and I've raised examples of officers who are due to retire this week, who are uncertain of what money is going to come in, how that money is going to be paid, and what their actual figures are they're going to receive.

“It's another really shocking example of how the Government are treating police officers, with little regard for their welfare and little regard for the pay and conditions, which they're actively eroding away at the minute.”

As well as financial issues, Martin told the PCC about the burden on officers of the trauma they experience at work, and the important of protecting rest days so colleagues can fully recuperate from their duties.

He said: “A part of the Federation's plan is we're looking to work to where we can support to build public confidence in policing. We need the public to be backing our police officers and understanding the pressure that they are under.

“We need their support when we start looking to how we tackle these issues on a bigger scale, and put pressure on Government and MPs to realise that change needs to come into the pay and conditions of police officers.

“One element of that is abstraction rates. We've got a Neighbourhood policing guarantee at the minute, and the concern is the deviation rate of officers being pulled back onto the Response teams, they're coming away from their Neighbourhood duties to fill in a core function of policing.

“But that then puts those officers under more pressure because they're now having to service the needs of the community in their Neighbourhood role, with less time within that neighbourhood, and that puts pressure on those officers. Also, it's not their core role, they need to be out there and dealing with the community issues, building those relationships and building public trust and confidence in policing.

“The PCC is keen to hear the true voice of our frontline police officers, what they're facing and what they're dealing with – this will help him in his decision making and how he can influence how the force progresses forward.

“I'm here wanting to make sure that our police officers are getting the best support, the best pay and conditions, and their welfare is paramount in decision making by our chief officer team and the PCC. And he is influential in that decision making.”

Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw said: “This was a constructive meeting and an important opportunity to hear directly from Federation representatives about the challenges officers are facing.

“I am committed to working with the Chief Constable and partners to ensure our officers are properly supported, both in terms of their welfare and the demands placed upon them, so they can continue to protect the public effectively.”

The Chair of Lancashire Police Federation is planning to highlight officers’ concerns and stresses and raise their profi...
27/05/2026

The Chair of Lancashire Police Federation is planning to highlight officers’ concerns and stresses and raise their profile with senior policing figures and MPs.

Martin Midgley said: “As a Federation branch, we're looking at how we can move forward and what our aims are for the next 12 months.

“One of the key things is visibility. We are doing lots of work to hold the force to account around working conditions and rest day cancellations, and I want members to know that we’re doing this in the background, because sometimes it can be a bit hidden.

“I also want to be out speaking to our frontline. I'm doing that already, and I have quarterly meetings with our chief officers on their portfolio areas; I tell them the views of our frontline officers about what it's really like for them in their departments.

“You will see me out and about more having those conversations, and ensuring that I have a really good understanding of how the frontline is struggling at the minute, and how the Federation can help in that. I’ll then take those concerns straight back to the chief officers and decision-makers and present on behalf of our members what we feel needs to change.”

Martin is also continuing to meet with local MPs. He said: “I've got a few meetings lined up and I'll continue to meet with MPs over the coming year, as well as the Police and Crime Commissioner. I’ll be raising the profile of our officers, showing the good work that they're doing, but also recognising the strain that they are under.

“The Federation has a role here in building public confidence, because we need the public to back police officers, we need the public to understand the pressure they're under, and of course the Government is moved more by what the public is feeling.”

Martin added that the new Federation team was working hard to gain the skills and experience to help members in their time of need. He said: “Our new Reps have been in just under a year. We've been working with them, training them up so that we can continue to deliver top-quality service to our members. So if you need support from the Federation, we have divisional Reps across the force who are there, trained and able to assist."

Overnight Police Officer Pension Changes... Q and A for officers this week. Police Friendly are running one of their re...
25/05/2026

Overnight Police Officer Pension Changes... Q and A for officers this week.

Police Friendly are running one of their regular “Know your numbers” webinars this coming Wednesday (27 May) from 10am to 11.30am which should help those with questions on the recent Government police pension changes.

The webinar will feature a presentation by Paul Turpin, senior Pension adviser to the Police Federation of England and Wales - and include time for a Q&A from participants/an explanation and update on the latest announcement.

The registration link for the webinar is here: https://resources.metfriendly.org.uk/know-your-numbers-27/05/2026

To see other dates and courses this link gives all of the relevant details: https://www.mpfs.org.uk/events/

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25/05/2026

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22/05/2026

Police officers who have given decades of service to this country have had their retirement plans changed overnight.

This week, the Government introduced new commutation factors for officers in the 1987 Police Pension Scheme following a Treasury decision to increase the SCAPE discount rate.

While the terminology may sound technical, the impact on retiring officers is very real.

From today, officers retiring under the 1987 scheme will receive almost 5% less in lump sum payments for giving up the same amount of annual pension than an officer retiring just last week. For many, that represents a loss of thousands of pounds with immediate effect.

What makes this particularly concerning is the speed of the change.
Many officers have only recently received retirement quotations and benefit illustrations based on the previous figures.

Those figures inform major life decisions, mortgages, debt repayments, supporting family members and long-term retirement planning.

Now, with no warning, no transition period and no protections, the goalposts have moved.

The Police Federation is now seeking independent actuarial and legal advice on:
• the scale and justification for the changes
• whether officers who relied on recent quotations may have suffered financial detriment
• What legal remedies may be available

Police Federation National Secretary John Partington said:
“After decades of service, the ‘thanks’ retiring officers get is this: government quietly shaving cash off a hard-earned retirement overnight. It’s a blatant case of picking the pockets of police pensioners, and we will not let it stand.”

Police officers cannot strike. They cannot freely negotiate pay. Throughout their careers, they miss birthdays, rest days, weekends, and family milestones in service to the public.

The least they should expect is certainty and fairness when they retire.

Members, please check your emails for further information and guidance on the changes announced this week.

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Sad news as tributes are paid to Metropolitan Police Officer PC Kev John, who has died suddenly. PC John began his ser...
18/05/2026

Sad news as tributes are paid to Metropolitan Police Officer PC Kev John, who has died suddenly.

PC John began his service as a Special Constable at Kennington, before becoming a full-time Police Officer on in June 2010.

Thoughts are with his family, friends and close colleagues following his death on Wednesday 6 May.

Tributes have been paid to Ministry of Defence Police officer PC Mark Chester after he died on his way home from work on...
12/05/2026

Tributes have been paid to Ministry of Defence Police officer PC Mark Chester after he died on his way home from work on Saturday 2nd May.

PC Chester was posted with the MDP Portsmouth Marine Unit and previously worked with Surrey Police.

A colleague said: "Mark was an amazing man and friend to many. Portsmouth is much poorer without him now."

The Care of Police Survivors Charity said: "Thoughts are with PC Chester's family, friends and colleagues at the Ministry of Defence Police at this incredibly difficult time."

Darren Pemble, Chair of Surrey Police Federation, said: "Mark was well liked and had a great sense of humour. He was a good police officer.

"All at Surrey Police Federation offer Mark's family our support and condolences."

Lancashire Police Officers Nominated For The National Police Bravery AwardsA call in a quiet community escalated into a ...
06/05/2026

Lancashire Police Officers Nominated For The National Police Bravery Awards

A call in a quiet community escalated into a critical emergency with four police constables, Daniel Secker, Hannah Nutter, Chloe Hopwood and Sophia Welsh, displaying extraordinary courage in the face of a rapidly spreading blaze, including a man fully engulfed in flames.

The officers were attending an unrelated incident when they spotted what appeared to be a fire in the distance. As they sprinted toward the scene, the horrifying reality became clear: A man was on fire.

PC Secker and PC Nutter immediately threw themselves into action. With the flames consuming the man at terrifying speed, they tried desperately to smother the fire by rolling him on the ground, patting down the flames, and shouting instructions for him to roll. But the inferno was too intense.

Thinking fast, the pair manoeuvred him into a nearby lake, extinguishing the flames in seconds.

Without hesitation, both officers plunged into the water after him, helping to bring him out onto dry land, and staying by his side until paramedics arrived at the scene.

While this unfolded, PC Hopwood retrieved a fire extinguisher from the police vehicle. Once the man was safe, she and PC Welsh turned their attention to a second threat, the surrounding fire, which was spreading quickly and endangering nearby areas. Working in tandem, they fought the blaze to prevent further danger to the public.

Paramedics managed to get a pulse for the man, however he sadly later passed away at hospital.

All four officers suffered smoke inhalation and required hospital treatment, a stark reminder of the risks they willingly accepted in those critical moments.

Lancashire Police Federation Secretary Stuart Parry said: “I am very proud to be accompanying the four Lancashire officers to London this year for the PFEW National Bravery Awards.

“On the night in question the officers were dealing with a routine incident when faced with a horrific scene more akin to action movie, that will never leave their memories. Faced with an explosion, woodland alight and out of control, and a male engulfed in flames.

“The four officers did not hesitate, working as a team showing extreme courage and bravery putting the life of another before their own, in trying to save the male’s life.

“All four officers required medical attention. Policing is a job like no other, officers run towards danger day in day out and it is absolutely right they are recognised for putting their lives on the line.”

Chief Constable Sacha Hatchett said: “I am deeply moved by the extraordinary bravery shown by PCs Daniel Secker, Hannah Nutter, Chloe Hopwood and Sophia Welsh during this incredibly distressing incident.

“Confronted with the unimaginable sight of a man on fire, they acted without hesitation or thought for their own safety. Their swift, selfless actions almost certainly preserved life at the scene in the most harrowing of circumstances. Sadly, despite their best efforts the man passed away shortly later in hospital.

“Their courage, professionalism and empathy exemplify the very best of policing, and I could not be more proud of them."

A shocking 15% of police officers have missed out on meals due to financial worries - with 32% thinking of leaving the s...
02/05/2026

A shocking 15% of police officers have missed out on meals due to financial worries - with 32% thinking of leaving the service due to financial insecurity.

The latest Police Family Finance Index Report has highlighted ongoing concerns around long-term financial security across the police workforce.

The findings point to a growing trend driven by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, with rising housing costs, inflation, and stagnant real-term pay forcing many officers to make difficult short-term financial decisions - often at the expense of their future.

Younger officers are particularly affected. Those under 35 are significantly more likely to both consider and act on pension opt-outs, highlighting a potential long-term generational impact on retirement outcomes.

The report, published by Police Friendly and based on over 13,500 responses from across the UK police family, also highlights:

• 68% of police officers report current financial concerns
• 56% say their financial situation has worsened over the past year
• Nearly 4 in 10 are in significant debt when housing costs are included
• 46% of police officers have considered opting out of their pension in the past 12 months, and new survey renewals, with 7% going on to stop contributions altogether.

With many officers reporting they have less than £100 left at the end of each month, pension contributions - often a substantial deduction from take-home pay - are increasingly viewed as unaffordable in the short term.

Tiff Lynch, National Chair of Police Federation of England and Wales, said: “We’ve seen again this week the very real dangers officers face; bravery and selflessness, running towards danger to protect the local community.

"What the public aren’t told is that those same officers are doing it on pay that means they struggle to pay the bills.

"Up to 10,000 officers may already have stopped paying into their pensions just to get through the month.

“This is not sustainable. A minimum 7 per cent annual pay award for the next three years is both fair and affordable because the alternative is losing experienced officers and putting public safety at risk.”

More here https://www.metfriendly.org.uk/metfriendly-police-family-finance-index-report-spring-2026/

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