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Cheshire Chief Constable Darren Martland

READER’S LETTER: Cheshire Police Chief Constable salary “unjustified”

Dear Editor,
Cheshire Police are advertising for yet another new Chief Constable.

The salary is £156,693 per year. Which is nearly as much as the Prime Minister is paid for doing TWO jobs, PM and MP.

January 30, 2021
Search launched to find new Cheshire Police Chief Constable

Search launched to find new Cheshire Police Chief Constable

A search has been launched to find the new Chief Constable of Cheshire Police.

The top job will be vacant this year after current post-holder Darren Martland announced his retirement before Christmas.

January 7, 2021
Cheshire Police Chief Constable Darren Martland to retire in 2021

Cheshire Police Chief Constable Darren Martland to retire in 2021

Cheshire Constabulary Chief Constable Darren Martland is to retire in spring 2021, it has been announced.

Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane today praised his dedication to policing in Cheshire and for more than three decades of service as a police officer.

December 3, 2020
Cheshire Chief Constable and Crime Commissioner to stage Q&A in Crewe

Cheshire Chief Constable and Crime Commissioner to stage Q&A in Crewe

Cheshire’s Chief Constable and Police and Crime Commissioner will be in Crewe tommorrow (Thursday January 23) to meet with local residents.

January 22, 2020
Police pledge to improve monitoring of hunts in Cheshire

Police pledge to improve monitoring of hunts in Cheshire

By Stephen Topping
Police chiefs are hoping to improve public safety and build up trust by improving the way they monitor hunts in Cheshire.

Huntsmen and saboteurs sat row-by-row at Cheshire Police’s Clemonds Hey headquarters in Winsford to hear David Keane, the county’s police and crime commissioner, grill newly-appointed Chief Constable Darren Martland on how the force deals with hunt-related incidents.

February 27, 2019
Cheshire Police could axe 250 officers to meet budget cut pressures

Cheshire Police could axe 250 officers to meet budget cut pressures

Cheshire Police chiefs warned today they may be forced to reduce police officer numbers by 250 over the next two years as it faces further budget cuts.

It comes as forces like Cheshire Constabulary are under increasing Government pressure to make more savings.

October 15, 2018
Crewe Police Station could close and officers moved to new fire station site

Crewe Police Station could close and officers moved to new fire station site

A plan is being considered to close Crewe Police Station near the Civic Centre and move all officers and staff to a new joint site at Crewe Fire Station.

Cheshire Fire Authority members are being encouraged to back the plan for a joint fire and police facility.

September 17, 2018
Simon Byrne

Cheshire Police Chief Constable to face gross misconduct hearing into series of allegations

Cheshire Police’s suspended Chief Constable Simon Byrne is to face a two-week gross misconduct hearing into a catalogue of allegations unveiled for the first time today.

In a 21-page report into his conduct, Mr Byrne faces allegations that he “berated and belittled” senior civilian staff and officers, and allowed his children to access his Cheshire Police iPad.

February 7, 2018
Simon Byrne

Cheshire Police Chief Constable suspended amid misconduct allegations

The Chief Constable of Cheshire Police Simon Byrne has been suspended and faces allegations of gross misconduct, it emerged today.

The decision, by Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane, follows advice from the IPCC.

August 23, 2017
Simon Byrne

Cheshire people rewarded in New Year Honours 2016

Cheshire’s Chief Constable and a university professor from Nantwich are among those rewarded in the New Year Honours 2016 list.

Professor Margaret McRae Whitehead, from the University of Liverpool, who lives in Nantwich, has been made a Dame Commander (DBE) for her services to public health.

December 31, 2015
Police chiefs in Cheshire launch “engagement” events across county

Police chiefs in Cheshire launch “engagement” events across county

Cheshire Police chiefs are to launch “engagement” events to hear what the public think of them – starting with Crewe and Nantwich residents.

Cheshire Chief Constable Simon Byrne and Police & Crime Commissioner John Dwyer are inviting members of the public to tell them what they want from the police at the new “Working Together′ events.

October 21, 2014
Cheshire Police’s new Chief Constable unveiled

Cheshire Police’s new Chief Constable unveiled

A senior Metropolitan Police officer is to be the new Chief Constable for Cheshire Police. Simon Bryne was selected after a long process to replace Dave Whatton, who is retiring.

February 12, 2014
Nantwich residents can air views on Cheshire Police

Nantwich residents can air views on Cheshire Police

A video booth will be in Nantwich town square later this week, giving residents a chance to air their views on Cheshire Police. Chief Constable Dave Whatton and Cheshire Police Authority have initiated a series of roadshows across the county.

December 5, 2011