Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner has backed a high-level call for a review of how forces are financed to make sure the county is not short-changed.

Labour's Clive Grunshaw - elected to the post in May - was reacting to a report by His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary Andy Cooke in his 'State of Policing 2023'.

It said the way police are funded is "an area of increasing concern" highlighting the "increasing reliance on raising money through local council tax".

Mr Grunshaw has backed this assessment and said fair funding for policing and fighting for a fair deal that helps keep Lancashire safe is at the heart of his priorities.

He's also calling for a multi-year settlement that reflects the unique situations in police forces based on community needs.

The State of Policing Report is Mr Cooke's independent assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency of police forces in England and Wales.

Mr Grunshaw, who also held the Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner post from 2012 to 2021, said: "This report highlights what I've always said, that government funding needs to be based on the unique community needs faced by individual forces, to deliver policing that best serves the public and keeps them safe.

"It's only by focusing how funding is allocated on the needs of different areas, that we will best deliver what residents want to see: more bobbies on the beat and investment in neighbourhood policing.

"It is also vital that we get the basics right when it comes to call handling, response times, investigations, keeping victims informed and bringing offenders to justice.

"These are all areas I will continue to monitor through by accountability board with the Chief Constable.

"As the public's voice in policing, I will continue to lobby for fair funding and ensure that every penny spent is used to deliver the best possible service for the people of Lancashire. "