PCC DN VRU: Associated costs – Hope Hack youth event Feb 2027
November 9, 2026 Director for Safer and Stronger Communities, Group Chief Finance Officer (Officer) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Director for Safer and Stronger Communities, Group Chief Finance Officer approved the award of £10,000 for the GM Youth Hope Hack 2027 on 09/11/2026. This payment will facilitate the event focused on reducing knife harm. The award includes £7000 for Lancashire County Cricket Club, £1750 for Powering Potential CIC, £750 for Audio Unity Radio, and £500 for Host: Parker Words.
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Purpose
The VRU has successfully hosted similar youth engagement events. This event has a specific focus on reducing knife harm and will be attended by the Mayor and Deputy Mayor. Ideas from the audience will be shared with strategic decision makers and an aspiration to develop at least 2 ideas with support of the young people engaged. Target age 13-17.
Decision
The Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) will AWARD a total payment of £10,000 to facilitate the GM Youth Hope Hack 2027 (due to take place in early 2027)
Lancashire County Cricket Club - £7000 (venue & catering)
Powering Potential CIC (facilitation) - £1750
Audio Unity Radio - £750
Host: Parker Words - £500
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 9 Nov 2026 |