Commissionerselects deputy

Shaun Wright, the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Yorkshire, has appointed a deputy – on a salary of £45,000 a year.

By The Newsroom

Published 23rd Jan 2013, 10:40 BST

But the Police and Crime Panel must hold a confirmation hearing to consider the appointment of Tracey Cheetham, and will advise the commissioner of its recommendation in due course.

Mrs Cheetham, a Barnsley councillor, is also constituency manager for Barnsley Central MP Dan Jarvis.

Mr Wright said Mrs Cheetham has ‘exceptional and publicly-acknowledged leadership abilities, relationship building and project management’ skills.

He added that the salary reflects her continuing as a councillor and takes into account current allowances she receives in pursuance of her duties.