A community activist who has been at the forefront of tackling
gun and gang crime in Manchester and a health and community
safety leader from Oldham are set to take on new roles to help
build a safer, stronger Greater Manchester.
Angela Lawrence MBE, founder of Manchester Active Voices, and
Majid Hussain, who is Chair of the Oldham Clinical Commissioning
Group, have been confirmed as the new independent members of the
Greater Manchester Police and Crime Panel.
They will work alongside the other members of the 12-strong
panel, made up of ten councillors from each of Greater
Manchester’s district councils, for the next three years.
The panel supports, scrutinises, challenges and holds to account
the Deputy Mayor for Policing, Crime, Criminal Justice and Fire,
Beverley Hughes. Panel members also give direction and shape
future strategies on police and crime issues that affect Greater
Manchester.
This includes scrutinising the Deputy Mayor’s proposals for the
police budget and Police and Crime Plan, and ensuring that the
actions and decisions made by the Deputy Mayor reflect public
priorities.
The new independent members will take over from Maqsood Ahmad and
Diane Curry OBE, who are stepping down as independent members on
the panel following the completion of their terms.
Welcoming Angela and Majid to the panel, Deputy Mayor of Greater
Manchester Bev Hughes said: “Being part of the Greater Manchester
Police and Crime Panel is great opportunity to help make a
difference to the communities of Greater Manchester. Both Angela
and Majid have a strong background in working for the good of
local people and bringing about real and positive change and I’m
looking forward to working with them to help make our city-region
a safer place to live.”
Chair of the Police and Crime Panel, Cllr Tamoor Tariq from Bury
Council, said: “The Police and Crime Panel plays a valuable role
in challenging decisions and shaping policies that impact on
community safety. Angela and Majid bring a wealth of experience
and passion to the roles and I’m pleased they are joining us on
our journey to building a safer, stronger Greater Manchester.
“As we welcome two new members to the panel, I also want to say a
huge thank you to Diane and Maqsood for their fantastic support
and contribution over the years, helping to build those vital
links with the communities we represent.”
Majid said: “I am delighted to have been appointed as
an independent member of the panel and can’t wait to start.
“Whilst this is a very challenging role, it brings with it a
great opportunity to bring about a positive impact on community
safety and wellbeing.”
Angela said: “I’m really pleased to become a member of the Police
and Crime Panel. I am looking forward to working with the other
members of the panel to make a real difference to the communities
of Greater Manchester.”
