Sir Graham Bright has welcomed the Police and Crime Panel’s positive comments in response to his proposal to appoint Brian Ashton as Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner.
The Panel’s Summary of Reasons for Approval has been published on the Peterborough City Council website today, stating that Mr Ashton is 'a confident and capable person with a good history of public service'.
The summary goes on to say that the Panel particularly noted Mr Ashton’s sound commercial experience and that he is 'adept in dealing with budgets and these skills will inevitably add value to his role'.
Sir Graham said: “When I put Brian forward for the role it was because of his experience in the public sector and his head for business.
"The skills we each bring are complementary and I think we will work very well together for the people of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. I am delighted that the Panel shares my enthusiasm for his appointment.”
Mr Ashton will now support Sir Graham in his full range of duties and functions as Police and Crime Commissioner.
Mr Ashton said: “I am delighted to have been approved for this important role to support Sir Graham with a broad and varied agenda.
"I am committed to public service and am looking forward to working with Sir Graham and for the public.
"I note the Panel’s comments on the diversity of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. I will be working closely with Sir Graham, whose vast experience of working in Luton will inform our work to ensure that any issues are identified and addressed.”
Contact details for the Cambridgeshire Police and Crime Commissioner
The Commissioner is Sir Graham Bright
The Deputy Commissioner is Brian Ashton
Cambridgeshire Police and Crime Commissioner
South Cambridgeshire Hall
Cambourne Business Park
Cambourne
Cambridge
CB23 6EA
T 0300 333 3456
F 01480 425 748
E cambs-pcc@cambs.pnn.police.uk
W www.cambridgeshire-pcc.gov.uk