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Independent Member needed for Merseyside Police and Crime Panel

by Gemma Melling

Merseyside Police and Crime Panel are looking for an Independent Member to join them in their role scrutinising the work of Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner.

Applications remain open until Friday 20 March.

This is a voluntary role, ideal for someone passionate about accountability, transparency, and improving public services.

What you’ll do:

  • Provide independent and fair judgment on the work of officials.
  • Ensure community interests are upheld.

What you bring:

  • Strong analytical and communication skills.
  • No political affiliations.
  • A commitment to impartiality.

Why this role is rewarding:

  • Gain valuable experience in public scrutiny, decision-making, and governance.
  • Work along diverse stakeholders and strengthen your understanding of the role.
  • Be an independent voice on behalf of the people of Merseyside.
  • Develop yourself and your CV professionally.
  • Support through induction and other appropriate training

Here’s what our Independent Member has to say about the role:

Applicants must live or work within the Merseyside area (Knowsley, Liverpool, St Helens, Sefton and Wirral).

Panel Meetings are generally held in the daytime with meetings ordinarily being held in Huyton, Knowsley.  All panel members receive induction and other appropriate training.

Take a look at the application pack, which will provide you with the relevant documents you will need to consider when applying for this position, including the application form.

Alternatively, please telephone 0151 443 3755/ 0151 443 4937 to request a copy of the application pack.

All completed application forms need to be returned either:

  • by post to, Merseyside Police and Crime Panel, c/o Knowsley Borough Council, Archway Road, Huyton, L36 9YU; or
  • by email to merseysidepcp@knowsley.gov.uk

The panel wishes to reflect the breadth of communities in the Merseyside area and particularly welcomes applications from all eligible people irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, religious belief, sexual orientation, disability or any other factor.