Lieutenants – Greater Manchester Lieutenancy

New Deputy Lieutenant Commissions

The Lord-Lieutenant is delighted to announce the appointment of 12 new Deputy Lieutenants which was posted in the The London Gazette today. The Lieutenancy congratulates and welcomes them all.

Ali Akbor OBE – A Resident of Oldham

Ali Akbor OBE is a prominent figure in the UK housing sector, a former Chief
Executive of Unity Homes and Enterprise, and a panel member of the Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry. Born in Bangladesh, he has lived in the Greater Manchester area since arriving in the UK when he was 9 years old. He began his career in local government as a Youth Opportunities Programme trainee at Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council.
He later qualified as an accountant with the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy and held various finance and accountancy roles at Tameside Council.
He also worked for Salford City Council, rising to Head of Finance in the Community and Social Services Directorate.
Ali developed a strong interest in housing and joined the boards of local housing associations and played a key role in the formation of a new housing association in Oldham. As well as his various Board roles Ali has been involved in local voluntary and community activities including being Chair of Governors at his local school.
In January 1999, he was appointed Chief Executive of Unity Housing Association in Leeds. During his over two-decade tenure, Unity expanded its services to include enterprises that promote local entrepreneurial activity and employment support. He stood down from the CEO role in October 2020, when he was appointed by the Prime Minister as one of the three panel members for the Grenfell Public Inquiry. The inquiry was established to investigate the devastating fire that occurred in London in 2017. The panel published its final report on 4 September 2024.
Ali was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2019 New Year Honours for his services to the community in Leeds.
Since retiring, Ali has been appointed to the board of Pickering and Ferens Homes based in Hull and he is a founder trustee for the Masjid-Ul-Aqsa & Islamic Centre in Oldham.

Amanda-Jane (AJ) Dean – A Resident of Bury

AJ Dean is an experienced communications leader with a career spanning more than three decades in television, media, PR and stakeholder engagement. Currently serving as Stakeholder, Comms & Engagement Manager across ITV in the North, AJ plays a pivotal role in championing and raising ITV’s profile across the northern regions. Her remit also covers stakeholder management, corporate press, internal communications, charity partnerships, VIP visits and special projects.
At ITV, AJ has provided leadership to high-profile projects including project publicity and event management for Coronation Street’s 50th and 60th anniversaries, as well as Emmerdale’s landmark 50th birthday celebrations. She has also overseen complex change projects, including leading the communications and engagement around the relocation of ITV and Coronation Street to MediaCity, a milestone in the broadcaster’s history.
AJ’s career began at 18 when she joined the BBC in London. Over the following nine years, she progressed from secretary to producer within News and Current Affairs, working on major stories such as the Lockerbie disaster and the Gulf War. Her diverse roles spanned PA, researcher, technical manager and producer, giving her a strong editorial and production grounding.
A period in Sydney saw AJ diversify into marketing and PR, before returning to the UK to specialise in media and entertainment publicity. She went on to become Head of PR and Marketing at Cosgrove Hall Films, the iconic Manchester-based animation studio behind global hits such as Danger Mouse.
Since joining ITV in 2010, AJ has become a trusted figure both inside and outside the organisation, known for her ability to build meaningful stakeholder relationships, manage sensitive and complex communications, and deliver events that celebrate the cultural impact of ITV’s programmes. As a staunch advocate of diversity, equity and inclusion, AJ is an active supporter of ITV Pride and an ally to the LGBTQ+ community both inside ITV and beyond. She also provides mentorship and support to colleagues across the business, sharing her knowledge, experience and vast network of contacts with others as they develop within their own careers.
Born and raised in Bury, moving back to the North West was one of the best decisions AJ ever made. She not only came full circle to work back at ‘Granada,’ where her career began as a student, but also reconnected her with the love of her life, marrying ‘the boy from school’ after a 35-year gap.

Professor Saul Becker – A Resident of Styal and Pro Vice-Chancellor MMU

Saul is Pro Vice-Chancellor and Head of the Faculty of Health and Education, Founding Director of the Institute for Children’s Futures, and Professor of Children and Families, at Manchester Metropolitan University. He has held professorial and leadership roles at Cambridge, Sussex, Birmingham, Nottingham and Loughborough universities before coming to Manchester Met in May 2022. Saul is a Registered Social Worker and has worked with children and families.
For the last thirty years, Saul has been recognised as the pioneer and world leader on research, policy and practice for young carers – children who have unpaid caring roles in their families. He publishes extensively in this field and advises governments, policy makers and practitioners around the world. He and his work have featured in ten television documentaries.
Saul is a Trustee of the Manchester United Foundation, and The Fed. He is an Ambassador for the national charity Carers Trust and is President or Patron of a number of carers’ centres. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and the Academy of Social Sciences.

Philip John Britton MBE – A Resident of Bolton

Philip Britton is the Head of Foundation of Bolton School. He was brought up on Tyneside, took a first in physics at Oxford and did teacher training at Cambridge. He worked as physics teacher, Head of Physics and Deputy Head at Leeds Grammar School, where he is now a Governor, before moving to Bolton in 2008. In 2010 he was awarded an MBE for services to physics and is a Fellow of the Institute of Physics where he was Vice President for education and has been much involved in physics education, encouraging teachers to encourage the next generation of physicists. He has a Honorary Doctorate from the University of Greater Manchester and is a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching, having a long term interest in innovative teaching and learning. Philip is Chair of HMC, the members organisation for Leading Independent Schools and a director of the Independent Schools Council. He is also Joint Group Lead Volunteer in the scout group.

Najma Khalid MBE – A Resident of Oldham

For over 30 years, Najma has worked with some of the most disadvantaged and under-represented communities across Greater Manchester and beyond. With lived experience, deep community roots, and a background in Management Studies and Community Leadership, Najma has designed and delivered projects that tackle health inequalities, promote wellbeing, and celebrate diversity through creativity and collaboration.
Najma is the Founder and Director of the Women’s CHAI Project CIC (Care, Help and Inspire), which she established in 2011 inspired by her lived experience of domestic abuse. What began as a small voluntary initiative over a cup of chai has grown into a thriving organisation supporting more than 150 women each week through 10 community groups. The project empowers women to build confidence, develop awareness of contemporary issues, strengthen family connection, and drive social change.
Najma is also the curator of the Oldham Khushi Festival – the Festival of Happiness, celebrating South Asian arts, culture, and heritage, and bringing communities together through joy and creativity.
Her leadership extends across numerous boards and advisory groups including the Focus Trust, Oldham Council Cultural Partnership Board, ensuring that seldom-heard voices influence change.
Through various projects, Najma has raised awareness of health and wellbeing locally, nationally and internationally.
Najma’s dedication to community development was recognised with an MBE in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours and an Honorary Master’s Degree from The Open University in 2018.
Through her lifelong commitment, Najma continues to inspire, empower, and connect communities — building bridges and shaping a more inclusive society.

Ian Madeley – A Resident of Rochdale

Ian was Born in Oldham in 1963, 1 of seven children. After marrying he moved to Rochdale in 1996 where he had 3 children.
By profession he is an insurance broker of 45 years, and has operated an independent brokerage since 2013.
Outside business his focus is family and he enjoys active engagement in Freemasonry and Rotary, giving what time he can to help and support people and organisations in the Rochdale community and occasionally, further afield.
His first volunteering role was as a lifesaving instructor at age 13. He was always a good swimmer and found teaching gave him a sense of satisfaction. He became a lifesaving examiner at 16 and with my brother, ran 3 local clubs eventually stepped down in his late 20’s.
He Became a member of Rotaract and progressed to join the Rotary in 1996 and continues to be an active member. He was President Saddleworth Rotaract in1992, District Chairman Rotaract 1995, President of Rochdale Rotary in 2005 which was the Rotary centenary year. He initiated one of the first Rotaserv clubs in the North of England around 1998, for volunteers aged 30 -40, for those that wanted to continue in service in a dual gender environment or not able to commit to Rotary and other senior organisations.
He entered into Freemasonry in 2018 to extend his fellowships which has also provided opportunities for new volunteering activity.

Sanjay Rajan Mulchand & Venika Sanjay Mulchand Residents of Wilmslow and owners of a family business in Leigh

Sanjay Mulchand is Chief Executive Officer of Laltex Group, a third-generation family business based in Leigh, Greater Manchester.
Founded in 1962, Laltex is an international trading group importing consumer goods and promotional products from across the globe, supplying leading retail, wholesale, e-tail, and business gift sectors.
After graduating from Christ’s College, Cambridge, Sanjay joined the family business in 1998, gaining hands-on experience across sales and purchasing before progressing to Managing Director and then CEO. While Laltex operates internationally, it remains firmly committed to creating local jobs and supporting the Leigh community.
Sanjay has been instrumental in embedding the company’s “One Family” ethos, placing people, purpose, and partnership at the heart of everything Laltex does. He believes business can be a genuine force for good, supporting team members, customers, and suppliers while acting responsibly in the communities where it operates.
In recent years, he has led Laltex’s sustainability agenda, earning Planet Mark certification for three consecutive years and driving measurable progress toward a net zero future.
Away from Laltex, Sanjay is a long-standing advisor and appeal board member at Seashell Trust and an advisor to HUGS (Helping Uganda Schools), a charity providing education to children living in extreme poverty, where he played a key role in building and opening a boarding school in Busunju. He is also a passionate advocate for disability inclusion in employment, with Laltex actively employing people with disabilities and Sanjay encouraging other businesses to do the same.

Venika Mulchand was born in London and raised between the UK and Hong Kong, developing a lifelong belief in education as a pathway to opportunity and transformation. After graduating from the University of Manchester in 2000, she completed a PGCE in Secondary Mathematics, laying the foundation for a career dedicated to teaching and supporting young people.
Venika also contributes to the family business, Laltex Group, as a project manager, leading a wide range of initiatives that have enhanced workplace environments and operational efficiency. Her projects have included the design of co-working and breakout spaces, helping to ensure Laltex remains a productive, welcoming, and inspiring environment for its team.
Her focus has increasingly turned to supporting children with special educational needs. She has volunteered at the Seashell Trust for over 20 years, working directly with students and supporting the fundraising team to expand the charity’s impact. She also runs the family foundation, supporting initiatives that broaden access to education both locally and internationally.
Venika is an advisor to HUGS (Helping Uganda Schools), collaborating on projects that improve educational opportunities for children living in extreme poverty. She played a key role in building and opening a boarding school in Busunju earlier this year. She is also a passionate advocate for disability inclusion in employment.
Beyond her professional and charitable commitments, she is a wife and mother of two.

Calum David Robert McGowan – A Resident of Manchester

Born in London but now an adopted Mancunian, Calum moved to the city to study at UMIST, graduating with a first-class honours degree. After university, he quickly transitioned from construction to technology, and has been working in software development and e-commerce since 2002.
A technologist by day, Calum dedicates a significant amount of his spare time to various causes, quickly developing a passion for giving back after a chance encounter with a neighbour led to him joining what became the Castlefield Forum.
He is now the Chair of the Castlefield Forum, a multi-award-winning neighbourhood charity dedicated to preserving and improving the historic city centre district of Castlefield. Under his leadership, the organisation continues to deliver multiple streams of work, most notably the Clean & Green Castlefield group, which has accrued over 4,000 volunteer hours in the last five years, as well as being the lead
community partner for the Castlefield Viaduct project and community visioning process. The Forum’s teams have been recognised with numerous accolades, including the 2024 Pride of Manchester Award and multiple ‘Level 5 – Outstanding’ ratings from the RHS.
Calum is also personally involved with the National Trust Castlefield Viaduct project, serving on the delivery board. He is the only non-National Trust employee in the UK to hold such a position, ensuring the local community has a direct voice and representation as the project moves forward to deliver a permanent green space in the sky for Greater Manchester.
Additionally, Calum serves as a Trustee at the YMCA Manchester, an organisation focused on supporting children who have fallen out of mainstream education. He is also an Elected Member of the General Assembly at The University of Manchester, serving as a bridge between the University and the surrounding neighbourhoods, industry, and community groups.
Calum gives back to the tech community by serving on the programme panels for several leading UK software conferences, helping to spread best practices and innovative ideas. He is also scheduled to chair Agile Manchester 2026.
In his limited remaining time, Calum pursues creative and practical interests as a property renovator, baker, and exhibiting artist. He is currently renovating a Grade II listed structure, a project that will restore a small piece of Manchester’s history while complementing it with a contemporary new structure.

Martin Paul Roche JP – A Resident of Oldham

Martin was born, brought up and spent his working life in and around Manchester.
On leaving school he pursued a career in civil engineering, but after several years joined Greater Manchester Police, retiring in 2014.
Since his early teens, Martin has constantly been involved in volunteering, either directly with charities or fundraising for them.
When he was 16 years old, his volunteer work contributed to him being awarded the title ‘Rochdale Young Citizen of the Year.’
He has served on the Boards of several charities and has recently been appointed to the Board of ‘Home-Start’ (Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre). His previous regional/national Board appointments have included The Royal Jubilee Trusts, The Prince’s Trust, Greater Manchester Youth Association, Greater Manchester Drama Federation and Child Action Northwest.
He has a long-standing involvement in performing arts and took up script writing for theatre several years ago. He has written 30 works which have been produced across the UK and as far afield as South Africa and Australia.
Martin is proud to have been President of the Children’s Amateur Theatre Society in Bolton for over fifteen years and his work with young people was recognised by the Greater Manchester Drama Federation in 2009 with the Muriel Goodwin Trophy for ‘An Outstanding Contribution to Youth’.
For the past several years, Martin has served as a Magistrate within Greater Manchester, a role which he finds extremely rewarding.

Professor Andrew Graeme Rowland OBE JP CF PhD
A Resident of Manchester

Andrew has been a registered medical practitioner for over 25 years and works as a consultant paediatrician in Manchester, providing clinical care – as part of a team – to children for whom there are concerns about abuse, children who are in the care of the local authority, or children who are unaccompanied and seeking asylum in the UK. He is also Officer for Child Protection at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health; Honorary Professor (Children’s Rights, Law, and Advocacy) at the University of Salford; Chair of the Board of Trustees of SicKids charity; a member of the Advisory Council of The Churchill Fellowship; and a non-Executive Member of the Board of Directors of M’Lop Tapang (Cambodia). Andrew is a Churchill Fellow; Fellow of The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce; Fellow of the Academy of Medical Educators; Fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine; Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health; and Senior Fellow of the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management. Andrew’s awards include Honorary Membership of the Faculty of Public Health and the Gold Decoration of Honour of the European Union of Medical Specialists. In the 2025 Birthday Honours list Andrew was appointed as an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to Safeguarding and the Protection of Children’s Rights.

Dr Pawanbir Singh – A Resident of Hale Barns and General Secretary – The Sikh Association Manchester

Dr. Pawanbir Singh is a medical doctor and PhD graduate in Stem Cell Biology with extensive experience in the life sciences and medical technology sectors, focusing on oncology. His work centres on translating and commercialising innovative tools and technologies that advance cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment — helping to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and clinical impact. Drawing on his clinical background and strategic leadership experience, Dr. Singh has contributed to initiatives that foster innovation across healthcare, academia, and industry partnerships.
In addition to his professional achievements, Dr. Singh is actively involved in philanthropic and community work. He has held senior roles within the Sikh Association Manchester and continues to support a range of local charities and interfaith groups, promoting health education, wellbeing, and community cohesion across the region.
Outside of his professional and voluntary commitments, he enjoys cooking, travelling, and participating in sports. A passionate sports enthusiast, he follows Manchester City and values the teamwork and dedication that sport inspires both on and off the field.

Retiring Deputy Lieutenant – Ms Felicity Goodey CBE DL BA (Hons) (Oxon) D.Litt LLD

Felicity celebrated her 75th Birthday on the 25th July 2024 and has retired her Commission. The Lord-Lieutenant thanks her for her dedication to the communities Greater Manchester and across the country and for her 26 years’ service as a Deputy Lieutenant.

Felicity is a former senior BBC journalist and presenter who discovered a passion for regeneration. She led the consortium which won the highly contested bid to relocate a major part of the BBC to the North and devised the concept of mediacity:uk on Salford Quays, home to a growing number of major media and digital industries and recognised as a globally significant media hub. Prior to media city she led the team which funded, built and established the country’s most successful arts-based millennium project, The Lowry theatre and gallery complex. Following Lowry’s success, she was asked by Salford City Council to set up a much bigger regeneration project. She established and Chaired Central Salford, a public-private partnership, the largest Urban Regeneration Company in the country. Charged with helping to redevelop what was the original City, Central Salford attracted billions of pounds of new private investment into the area, the benefits of which continue to grow.

Felicity gave up broadcasting to become one of the first directors of the Northwest Development Agency and develop her business interests. She chaired the regional organisation responsible for developing Tourism across the Northwest and Chaired the University Hospital of South Manchester, her ‘local’ albeit major teaching and research hospital.

Felicity’s business career included founding, with colleagues, the Unique Communications Group, a broadcast production and corporate communications company; she was for many years a non executive Director of Nord Anglia PLC. and is a past President of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Current voluntary roles include Chairing the Buxton International Festival, the Children’s Cancer research charity ‘Friends of Rosie’, Hon. President of the Cheshire Wild-Life Fund and Director of the Royal Northern College of Music. Honours include the CBE for services to regeneration, a number of honorary degrees and an honorary fellowship of the RIBA.

Thank you from everyone at the Greater Manchester Lieutenancy.

Retiring Deputy Lieutenant Mr Ian Sandiford JP DL

Ian celebrated his 75th Birthday on the 17th July 2024 and has retired his Commission. The Lord-Lieutenant thanks him for his dedication in serving the communities of Rochdale and Greater Manchester and serving for 10 years as a Deputy Lieutenant.

Ian was born in Rochdale in 1949 and is married to Janet. They have one daughter and two grandchildren.

He was educated at Rochdale Technical School for Boys, before joining the family retail business. In 1969 he expanded the business and started a new retail business in art and craft materials, which later developed into fine art and quality gifts. The company traded on Drake Street, Rochdale for over forty five years.

Having been involved in fundraising all his working life, and now retired, Ian continues with his voluntary work with a passion. He is a past member of Rochdale Round Table 55 and currently a member, and past president, of the Rotary Club of Rochdale East as well as a member of Roch Valley forty one club and a past president of the Rochdale Chamber of Trade. Ian was appointed a Justice of the Peace in 1992 and became chairman of the advisory committee for the appointment of Justices; he is presently on the Supplemental list. Ian is a member of The Royal British Legion (Rochdale Branch).

Shortly before retiring Ian formed IJS Promotions, a group that organises charity concerts that have been held throughout the local area using world famous brass bands and raising funds for many local and national charities.

Ian is looking forward to spending quality time with his family and the GM Lieutenancy thanks him and wishes him all the best.

New Deputy Lieutenant Commissions

The Lord-Lieutenant is delighted to announce the appointment of six new Deputy Lieutenants which was posted in the London Gazette on Wednesday 27th March 2024. These are the Lord-Lieutenant’s first commissions. The Lieutenancy congratulates and welcomes them all.

Mrs Sadia Sadf Din LLB – A Resident of Tameside

Sadia Din, originally hailing from Bolton, brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her role as Deputy Lieutenant of Greater Manchester. As an educator, she has taught Law, Religious Education and Philosophy since 2005, following her LLB Hons from the University of Central Lancashire and Post Graduate Certificate in Education from Manchester Metropolitan University. Sadia’s commitment to inclusivity and support for the vulnerable is evident throughout her career. She has worked closely with students with special educational needs, including work in Equality and Diversity at Salford University. Currently she assesses the quality of services for the most vulnerable within a charity, reflecting her passion for advocacy.

As a registered Examiner and a Governor for a High School, Sadia champions high quality education for all. Beyond her professional roles she actively engages in community service, volunteering in local primary schools and offering tutoring to struggling students. Raised in a diverse community, Sadia recognises the invaluable contribution of the voluntary sector in fostering support and cohesion. She actively promotes a culture of inclusivity and empowerment, particularly for women and youth throughout her involvement with local charities and mentoring initiatives

Mrs Lindsey Forbes TD VR – A Resident of Stockport

Lindsey Forbes was born in Southport. She graduated from Liverpool University with a degree in Geography and joined the Civil Service. Following this, she joined Royal Insurance on their management trainee scheme.

After a number of years in the insurance industry she sought a change in career and completed a Master’s degree in Computation at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. She has worked for CGI IT UK Ltd, a leading IT solutions company, since her graduation, based in their Manchester office. She has specialised in the energy industry and in particular in smart metering.

In parallel to this she has had a successful career in the Army Reserve. Having joined Liverpool University Officer’s Training Corps she transferred on commissioning to 103rd (Lancashire Artillery Volunteers) Regiment Royal Artillery (Volunteers), eventually rising to command the Regiment. She was promoted to Colonel and appointed as the Reserve Corps Colonel of the Royal Artillery. She is currently Deputy Commander of the Army North West.

In her spare time she plays netball and is an enthusiastic skier.

She is a keen champion of opportunities for women in both the IT industry and in the Forces. She is an advocate of Veterans’ affairs and the Armed Forces Covenant.

She is married to Alex and has two sons Robert and Max.

Mrs Debra Jean Green OBE – A Resident of Trafford

Debra Green OBE is the National Director and Founder of Redeeming Our Communities (ROC), founded in 2004; a registered charity and Limited company. She is an author and is frequently asked to speak at events and conferences. Debra is married to Frank and they have 4 grown up children.

Debra has 25 years of experience in bringing organisations together towards the goal of social transformation, starting with her home city of Manchester. Since 2004, this work has expanded and she has acted as a consultant to many other towns and cities with significant results. Such work has attracted interest from public services and local authorities who are impressed by the proven track record and results achieved. She received an OBE in 2012 in recognition of services to community cohesion.

Mr Mark Llewellin – A Resident of Tameside

Mark was born and raised in the West Country. He studied performing arts in Yorkshire before moving to London to work at Mountview Theatre School and then London Transport where his duties included broadcasting travel information. It was during this period that he became involved with the Friends of Highgate Cemetery, serving as Secretary. He remains a life member.

Thirty years ago, he relocated to Tameside and was appointed the Oldham Coliseum Theatre’s Marketing and Business Development Director. He wrote his first book – They Started Here – about the history of the venue. This led to many requests to give talks, which he continues to do on a variety of topics often in aid of local charities, a second book and an annual commitment to look after Canadian Coronation Street fans visiting Manchester. www.marktalks.co.uk

Mark’s late partner, actor Roy Barraclough MBE, became the first patron of Tameside’s Willow Wood Hospice and Mark has continued this involvement serving as volunteer fund-raiser, patron, trustee, and is currently Vice Chair. Mark is also a director/trustee of Your MCR which offers work experience and mentoring to media students whilst making a weekly on-line magazine programme and podcast focusing on Manchester’s arts and charity sectors.

Mark is a keen supporter of Greater Manchester theatres, performing arts and heritage. He is a supporter of The British Music Hall Society and co-owner of Daisy Nook Garden Centre in Oldham.

Mrs Catherine Louise Scott – A resident of Rochdale

Mrs. Catherine Louise Scott, known to all as Louise, was born Catherine Louise Bell on April 22nd, 1968. For 34 years, she has been happily married to Michael Scott.

Louise’s story is one of remarkable dedication and commitment, professionally and in service to her community. After leaving school, she began her career at NatWest Bank, while nurturing her passion for culinary arts through evening classes and certifications in catering.

Louise moved to her family’s construction business, H Bell & Sons (Rochdale) Ltd in 1990, intending to support her father’s retirement for a year. However, her love for the industry and its daily challenges meant she couldn’t leave. She works alongside her brother and her husband, a situation she describes as ‘Interesting’! Today, she manages various aspects of the business, while advocating for diversity and youth engagement in the construction sector through her work with the company’s teams and local schools and colleges.

Beyond her work, Louise is a beacon of support for numerous community causes. She tirelessly fundraises for Springhill Hospice Rochdale, champions environmental sustainability through Rochdale and Norden in Bloom, and lends her support to initiatives like Petrus Incredible Edibles and WHAG, providing aid to vulnerable people in her home town. Additionally, she is a devoted supporter of Jolly Josh Charity, fostering nurturing environments for children and families.

In her leisure time, Louise enjoys family activities, gardening, photography, and furthering her culinary skills. Her life exemplifies the power of passion, service, and continual learning to build a better place for everyone.

Commodore Phillip Waterhouse MA DipRSA FCILT ESLog – A Resident of Bolton

Commodore Phil Waterhouse was born in 1966 and grew up across the Ridings of Yorkshire. Joining the Royal Navy as a Junior Sailor in 198, he was about to commence Petty Officer courses when he was promoted to the Officer Corps in 1988

Roles included logistics command posts at sea in Frigates, Destroyers and Amphibious ships as well as seagoing appointments on operational battlestaffs. Ashore he commanded the Defence Maritime Logistics School and a major MOD Project and was the Deputy Commanding Officer/Chief Operating Officer of Devonport Naval Base. On selection for Commodore, he became Naval Regional Commander Northern England and the Isle of Man in early 2017; coincidentally he became an Aide de Camp to the Sovereign.

Retiring from the Royal Navy in 2023, he now works as the Group Corporate Affairs Director for APCL, an international and national group of companies that provides naval and mercantile ship building, ship repair and ship maintenance.

Commodore Waterhouse is a Fellow of the Institute of Logistics and Transport, the Chairman of Mersey Maritime, a Director of Maritime UK, President of Hull4Heroes and is a Younger Brother of Hull Trinity House. A former Chair of Broughton House Veterans Care Village in Salford, he remains on the Board of Trustees; he is passionate in supporting the Armed Forces Covenant and all it means for serving and retired service personnel and their families.

His hobbies are centered on home life and an unhealthy obsession with rugby league and cricket; he is a Life President of the Royal Navy Rugby League Association and a Wigan Warriors Season ticket holder; he is also a practicing ECB Cricket Umpire. He is married to Colleen.

Retiring Deputy Lieutenant Stephen Lowe DL FCIB

Stephen celebrated his 75th Birthday on the 15th March and has retired his Commission. The Lord-Lieutenant thanks him for his dedication in serving the communities of Oldham and Greater Manchester and serving for 8 years as a Deputy Lieutenant.

Stephen was born in 1949; retiring from Banking with the RBS Group in 2013 after 46 years service working throughout the World with the Bank.

His community involvement includes the setting up of Oldham Business Awards, Rochdale Business Awards, and Oldham Sports Awards.

He is currently a Governor at St Herbert’s Primary School Chadderton.

Stephen was previously Chair of Governors at Oldham 6th Form College, Director of Groundwork Trust and Director of Oldham Coliseum.

Stephen currently works with the Stoller Charitable Trust, who provide Grants and Donations throughout the Greater Manchester Area, concentrating on improving the lives of others, with a special emphasis on young people in Oldham.

He was awarded the Ambassador of Oldham 2014, and the Paul Harris Fellowship in 2015 for his services to the community of Oldham.

Appointed a Deputy Lieutenant in 2016

His hobbies include being a season ticket holder at Oldham Athletic, and a member of Saddleworth Golf Club.

Stephen is married to Kathleen a Professional Artist. They have 2 children, Michael and Katie, and 5 grandchildren Dylan, Aoife, Conor, Amelie and Eva.

Thank you Stephen from all of us at the GM Lieutenancy.

New Independent Chair of the Greater Manchester Ethics Committee Appointed

One of the Greater Manchester Deputy Lieutenants, Dame Robina Shah DBE DL JP, has been appointed as the New Independent Chair of the Greater Manchester Ethics Committee.

The Committee advises Deputy Mayor Kate Green and Greater Manchester Police (GMP) on the complex dilemmas that policing faces in the modern world. When first established in 2014 the Greater Manchester Ethics Committee was the first of its type in the country due to its wide-ranging remit and GMP’s commitment to giving access to their systems and people, all with the aim of building trust and public confidence in policing.

Dame Robina said: “I am delighted to join the Ethics Committee at this crucial time, especially with its focus on integrating and sustaining core principles of ethics in policing. As former Chair of the Professional Standards Board at Greater Manchester Police and Board Advisor to the College of Policing, I hope to share this specific experience to further strengthen the Committees role in ensuring independent scrutiny of policing practice, behaviour, and professionalism. It is essential we build and earn trust with all our key stakeholders and therefore active collaboration, partnership and engagement with my colleagues, the police, and the community we serve will be a top priority.

further information can be found on the Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s website here.

Retiring Deputy Lieutenant – Mrs Edith Conn OBE JP DL

Edith celebrated her 75th Birthday on the 7th October and has retired her Commission. The Lord-Lieutenant thanks her for her dedication in serving the communities of Greater Manchester and the North West, her charitable work and fundraising and serving for 22 years as a Deputy Lieutenant.

Edith was born in 1948 and was educated at Manchester Metropolitan University where she was awarded a B.A.(Hons) Humanities.

Over the years Edith has given a significant amount of her time to the community and to a number of different charities and charities. She worked as a counsellor with the Citizens Advice Bureau and was the treasurer for the NSPCC. Edith became chairman of Manchester International Exhibition of Expressionism, was a committee member of the North West War Pensions Committee, chairman of Heart Research, Greater Manchester and a committee member of Christie Against Cancer.

Edith joined the Greater Manchester Branch of the British Red Cross in 1978 and since that time has held varied responsibilities including: District co-ordinator, Finance committee member, Branch Trustee, Awards Panel Chairman, 125th Birthday Chairman, North West Chairman of the National Humanity Awards, Landmine Appeal Chairman, a member of the Board for British Red Cross Events Ltd., committee member of the International Red Cross Gala Ball, Honorary Branch Director and chairman of the Manchester Gala Ball. In 1989 Edith was awarded the Badge of Honour for Devoted Service and Honorary Life Membership and in 1993 the Badge of Honour for Continued Dedicated and Distinguished Service. She was appointed Deputy President of The Greater Manchester Red Cross in 1995 and that same year she was appointed Magistrate to the Bolton Bench and became a chairman in 2000. In 1999 she was appointed President of the Greater Manchester Red Cross.

In 2000 Edith was honoured by Her Majesty The Queen when she was awarded the OBE for services to The Greater Manchester Red Cross.

Edith’s interest in the Red Cross continues and grows; she was appointed President of the North West Area of the British Red Cross in 2005 and received the Badge of Honour for Outstanding Service to the British Red Cross.

Edith is a trustee of The Skelton Charity and the Chair of Greater Manchester Committee of CrimeStoppers but the hardest volunteering she has ever done was as Trustee and Chair of We Love Manchester charity in the wake of the Arena bomb.

Edith was appointed High Sheriff of Greater Manchester in 2008 and served a three year tenure as Vice Lord-Lieutenant from 2014 – 2017.

Thank you Edith from all of us at the GM Lieutenancy.

Retiring Deputy Lieutenant – Mrs Khumi Burton JP DL

Khumi celebrated her 75th Birthday on the 21st September and has retired her Commission. The Lord-Lieutenant thanks her for her dedication in serving the communities of Greater Manchester and Cheshire, her charitable work and fundraising and serving for 20 years as a Deputy Lieutenant.

Khumi was born in Manipur, India, near the Burmese Frontier in 1948. After graduation, to avoid following her father’s footstep and join the Indian Civil Service, she joined instead Air India and had postings in Beirut, Hong Kong, Perth and London during her 5 year stint. In 1976 she married Sidney Burton a retired Major with the Cheshire Regiment.

Khumi has spent most of her married life working within the Community in Cheshire and Manchester. She was the Team Attaché for Turks and Caicos during the Commonwealth Games; organiser of the Portico Prize for Literature (a mini Booker Prize of the North); served as member of the Air Transport Users Council (CAA appointment) and sat on Manchester Airport consultative committee; a Board of Visitors for Styal Prison and then a Board member and subsequently Chairman of Greater Manchester Crimestoppers.

She co-ordinated the 750th Anniversary Events of the Parish of Wilmslow in 2000; initiated the Wilmslow Street Party in 2002 to celebrate the Queens Jubilee and is now a yearly Community Event; organised the VJ-Day celebration for Veterans in Wilmslow/Stockport in 2005 and organised visits to Arboretum in Litchfield for the surviving ATS/WRACS.

She raised funds to build much needed houses for earthquake victims and families in Gujarat. She enjoys raising funds and promoting good causes like the Genesis Centre, the Red Cross, Marie Curie, Henshaws for the Blind etc.

Her involvement with the Office for National Statistics as an Interviewer gave her the chance to be in touch with people from all walks of life and background and gave her better understanding and insight of the Society we live in.

Khumi’s enthusiasm for the Community does not diminish. She is currently a Royal Volunteer NHS Responder, a role she undertook during the Covid Pandemic, she also raises awareness of Combat Stress (an Army Charity), especially PTSD by organising fundraising lunches and talks.

She sat as a Magistrate on the Manchester Bench in the Adult Court from 1998 until 2011 and a General Commissioner of Income Tax for Manchester Central and South from 1994.

She is interested and enjoys meeting people from all walks of life and is at ease with them.

Khumi was appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant in 2003.

Thank you from everyone at the Greater Manchester Lieutenancy.

Retiring Deputy Lieutenant – Mr. William (Bill) Hampson OBE DL

Bill celebrated his 75th Birthday on the 23rd August and has retired his Commission. The Lord-Lieutenant thanks Bill for his dedication in serving the communities of Greater Manchester and his extensive work abroad helping vulnerable people and for the last 18 years as a Deputy Lieutenant.

Bill is a leading campaigner for human rights and a former founder member of the Jubilee Campaign. He was made a Freeman of Wigan in 2000 for his work, particularly in Eastern Europe.

As a Director of the Epiphany Trust, Bill has developed a range of award winning projects in Romania, with the Karen People in Thailand and Burma and in Sri Lanka as well as founding Chrysalis Holidays – a social enterprise in Greater Manchester providing educational holidays for adults with learning disabilities.

Bill’s background is in surveying in which role he has worked in the UK, Europe and the Middle East. He currently sits on the board of ‘Crossroads Global Village’ which companies with surplus goods with charities that need them.
Bill received an OBE in 2020, honoured for ‘Services to vulnerable people overseas’.

An Honorary Rotarian with Newton-le-Willows Jubilee Rotary and President of Lowton Independent Methodist Church. He is married to Pam and was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant in 2005.

Retiring Deputy Lieutenant – Mrs Christine Lee-Jones DL MA MIMgt FRSA

Christine celebrated her 75th Birthday on the 13th June and retired her Commission. The Lord-Lieutenant thanks her for her dedication in serving the communities of Greater Manchester for over 30 years in the education and voluntary sectors and for the last 16 years as a Deputy Lieutenant.

Christine was employed in education both in the state and independent sectors moving from London to Greater Manchester in 1991 to become Principal of Eccles Sixth form College in Salford. She was appointed Head Mistress of Manchester High School for Girls in 1998 and retired from that position in December 2008. During her time in the North West she was and remains committed to voluntary service both in the charity and education sectors.

In the education sector she has been a Governor of both the University of Salford and the University of Manchester and a Member of the General Assembly of the latter. In addition she was a Governor of Altrincham Girls Grammar School, a member of the Further Education Funding Council Quality Assessment Committee, Joint Chairman of the HMC/GSA Professional Development Committee and a member of the GSA Council with responsibility for the training of newly appointed Heads.

On her retirement Christine continued her commitment to public service by becoming a Non Executive Director of the Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery, a NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool. She was appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant in 2007 and appointed a Justice of the Peace in 2008 sitting on both the Trafford and Manchester Benches. She was High Sheriff of Greater Manchester in 2011-12 and in that capacity became a member of The Greater Manchester Police High Sheriff Trust. In 2012 Christine also became a trustee of Prevent Breast Cancer, a post which she continues to hold.

Thank you from everyone at the Lieutenancy.