Do you live or work in Cheshire? Would you like the opportunity to have an input into the scrutiny of policing in the county?

The Cheshire Police and Crime Panel is seeking an independent member of the public to help scrutinise policing and the work of the Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner until May 2028. Open to anyone who lives or works in Cheshire, the role involves attending around 10 to 12 meetings a year, contributing to key decisions on policing, community safety and governance, and working alongside elected councillors as a full voting member. The Panel welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly younger applicants aged 18 and over, and provides training, expenses and a small allowance.

For further information on the role of Independent Panel members please contact:

Martin Smith (07596 064905) martin.r.smith@cheshireeast.gov.uk or

Brian Reed (brian.reed@cheshireeast.gov.uk).

Details on the current membership of the Cheshire Police and Crime Panel can be found on the Cheshire East Council website at:
Committee details - Cheshire Police and Crime Panel | Cheshire East Council
The webcast of the Panel’s last meeting, held on 17th July 2026 can be viewed at Committee details - Cheshire Police and Crime Panel | Cheshire East Council

To apply please submit your CV and outline what skills and experience you would bring to the work of the Cheshire Police and Crime Panel.

In your application, please include your postal address. Your CV and any supporting material should be no more than four A4 pages.

The information you provide may be shared with members of the Police and Crime Panel and Officers from the four Cheshire local authorities (Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Halton and Warrington), the information will be treated as confidential, with addresses, phone numbers and any other sensitive information being redacted when appropriate. The information you provide will not be published without your permission.

The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Tuesday 1st September. Interviews are likely to be held in Crewe in the early evening of Tuesday 15th September 2026, the Panel hopes to make the final decision on who to appoint at its meeting on Friday 18th September 2026.

Applications should be submitted to: martin.r.smith@cheshireeast.gov.uk
or
Martin Smith, Cheshire East Council
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