Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, has announced Kimberley Whitehead as his chosen candidate for Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner (Deputy PCC). Her appointment was confirmed following a hearing by the Police and Crime Panel on 20th May.

The Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) is a senior member of the Commissioner’s team, supporting the delivery of the Police and Crime Plan and helping to represent the public’s voice in policing.

Kimberley Whitehead, who has served as a councillor in Hyndburn since 2022, brings a wealth of experience to the role. She has been an active member of Lancashire’s Police and Crime Panel, the Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Domestic Abuse Forum, and the Hyndburn Community Safety Partnership Steering Group.

In addition, she currently serves as the Deputy Leader of Hyndburn Council.

In her new role, Kimberley will focus on prevention and partnership work, engaging with key stakeholders across the county. She will support Commissioner Grunshaw by using these insights to help hold the Chief Constable to account, ensuring that policing reflects the priorities and expectations of Lancashire’s communities.

She begins her duties with immediate effect and will serve in a part-time capacity for the remainder of the Commissioner’s current term.

Clive Grunshaw, Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire said:

“I’m pleased to appoint Kimberley as my Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner. She will play a key role in delivering my Police and Crime Plan, working closely with partners and listening to the public to ensure their views are reflected in policing across Lancashire.

“Kimberley is a passionate advocate for the communities she serves, and I’m confident she will be a valuable addition to my team. Her support in public engagement, policy development, and holding Lancashire Constabulary to account will be vital in making sure we stay focused on the priorities that matter most to residents.

“My ultimate goal is to make Lancashire a safer place to live, work, and visit. Achieving this requires strong leadership, robust scrutiny, and effective policing that builds public confidence and ensures police officers are there when people need them most.”

Kimberley Whitehead, Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner added:

“I’m honoured to take on this role and to support the Commissioner in delivering his priorities for policing across Lancashire.

“As outlined in the Police and Crime Plan, preventing crime is a shared responsibility—one that cannot be achieved by policing alone. It requires strong collaboration across the criminal justice system and with partners in the public, private, and voluntary sectors.

“I’m looking forward to driving this work forward and supporting Clive in delivering what we all want to see: fewer crimes, fewer victims, and safer streets for everyone.”