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Learn more about the team that supports the Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).
The Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) is supported by a dedicated team, led by the Chief Executive.
This team plays a vital role in supporting the PCC to achieve their priorities and deliver the Police and Crime Plan. This team is not part of Cheshire Constabulary, and like the PCC is part of a separate organisation.
The Chief Executive not only leads the team but also ensures that the standards of the office remain consistently high. Through a robust monitoring role, the Chief Executive maintains the quality and integrity of the teams’ work ensuring that all activities meet the expectations set for public service.
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The teams’ commitment and expertise help drive positive change, uphold high standards and ensure that the public get the service they need. Apart from the Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner (if appointed), they are not political appointees and are politically restricted.
Most of the roles within the team are full-time and funded through the Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner staffing budget. Currently there are 20 people in the team. The full time equivalent of this is 19.2 and it uses 13.4 of the staffing budget
Some of the roles in the team are part time, part funded by other agencies or fully funded via other sources (for example, partner agencies).
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Staff diversity
The team is made up of 14 females and 5 males (excluding the PCC).
17 colleagues declared their ethnic background to be White-British, with 1 colleague declaring their ethic background as any other White background. 3 colleagues have declared they consider themselves to have a disability, with 3 colleagues responding ‘prefer not to say‘.
Senior Officer profiles
Name: Dan Price
Correspondence Address:
Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner
Runcorn Town Hall
Heath Road
Runcorn
WA7 5TD
Salary: £78,400 (As determined by the Home Secretary)
The Commissioner’s Register of Interests
The Commissioner’s expenses and allowances.
Read more about the powers and duties of the Police and Crime Commissioner which are set out in the policing protocol.
Name: Gemma Southern
Correspondence Address:
Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner
Runcorn Town Hall
Heath Road
Runcorn
WA7 5TD
Salary: £52,377
Name: Damon Taylor
Correspondence Address:
Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner
Runcorn Town Hall
Heath Road
Runcorn
WA7 5TD
Salary: £100,023 to £109,047
Key Responsibilities:
- Statutory Officer
- Monitoring Officer (Complaints)
- Lead strategic advisor – Local and regional
- National themes
- Head of Paid Service
- Strategic partnerships/collaborations
- Governance
- Ensure the team delivers priorities
The Chief Executive’s Register of Interests
The Chief Executive’s expenses and allowances
Details of the Chief of Executive’s salary and other benefits are included in the Statement of Accounts.
Name: Clare Hodgson
Correspondence Address:
Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner
Runcorn Town Hall
Heath Road
Runcorn
WA7 5TD
Salary: £93,837-£100,023 (pro rata)
Key Responsibilities:
- Statutory Officer
- 151 Officer
- Lead advisor on finance
- Probity/financial standards
- Link with Chief Constable 151 Officer
- Risk management
- Audit And internal control
The Chief Finance Officer’s Register of Interests
Details of the Chief Finance Officer’s salary and other benefits are included in the Statement of Accounts.
Support from Cheshire Constabulary
The Memorandum of Understanding between the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) and Cheshire Constabulary outlines a clear commitment to effective partnership and support. Under this agreement, the Chief Constable delivers a comprehensive range of professional, transactional, support and administrative services as required by the PCC or his team. These services are designed to ensure that the Commissioner’s office operates efficiently and is able to fulfil its responsibilities to the public. The arrangement covers all essential support functions, reflecting a shared dedication to transparency, accountability, and high standards of service.
Further details can be found within the Memorandum of Understanding on the provision of support services.
More about the team
- Assistant Commissioner
- Chief Executive
- Chief Finance Officer
- Commissioning Officer
- Digital Media and Web Manager
- Complaint Review Manager
- Governance Officer
- Digital Communications and Content Creator
- Governance and Case Worker
- Head of Communications and Engagement
- Inspector – Serious Violence Duty
- Head of Planning, Scrutiny and Governance
- Principal Commissioning and Partnerships Officer
- PA to the Police and Crime Commissioner
- Project Manager (Delivery)
- Research and Volunteer Support Officer
- Office Manager
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