Chris Haward will become the new Lincolnshire Police Chief Constable, after impressing councillors in the Police and Crime Panel on Thursday night.
Mr Haward, currently the East Midlands Deputy Chief Constable, will be offered a £161,115 yearly salary — 12.7% higher than the advertised £142,896.
He said: “I am absolutely delighted to be taking on the role of the new Chief Constable in Lincolnshire.
“The role presents some exciting challenges and the force has grown a strong national reputation as an innovator which I look forward to building upon.”
Marc Jones, Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner, said: “I am delighted to be able to bring a senior officer of Chris’ experience and commitment to Lincolnshire.
“He has a fantastic track record of fighting crime and managing community policing and his appointment is another positive step forward in the drive to create an effective force Lincolnshire can be proud of.”
He added: “I very much look forward to working with Chris to keep our communities safe.”
Marc Jones, Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner. Picture: Calvin Robinson.
On Thursday night, Mr Haward impressed councillors during their grilling with Councillor Richard Butroid saying: “We look forward to working with Mr Haward going forward”.
Cllr Graham Marsh added: “It will be a pleasure to welcome you to the east and show you around.”
Growing up in Zambia and Botswana as a child, Mr Haward said “diversity, respect, fairness and equality are absolutely paramount to everything I do as a person and a chief constable”.
He returned to Yorkshire for secondary school and joined Leicestershire Police in 1991, where he worked his way up to Chief Superintendent.
In 2016, Mr Haward moved to Derbyshire Constabulary as Assistant Chief Constable and took over East Midlands Special Operations Unit in early 2018 as Deputy Chief Constable.
As well as being East Midlands’ DCC, Mr Haward is also counter-terrorism lead for the region.
The process of searching for a new chief constable was restarted in October following “procedural complications”.
The previous appointment process which identified Paul Gibson as the replacement for Bill Skelly, who retires on December 18, was stopped by “issues relating to the probable disclosure of candidates’ information” to the Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel.
Dr Gibson did not apply for the post on the second occasion and PCC Marc Jones assured that the procedural issues that halted the first selection process did not arise from any aspect of Dr Gibson’s application, interview or nomination.
Proposed terms and conditions have indicated the contract will be for the current maximum of five years, and that Mr Haward will buy a property close to Lincolnshire Police’s Nettleham HQ.
Mr Haward will take over the role on December 19.
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We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a collision caused serious injuries to a 23-year-old man.
Just before 3.30pm yesterday (2 July), we received reports of a collision on Barholm Road in Tallington. It involved a grey BMW 335D estate, a blue BMW 116D and an orange KTM motorcycle.
The motorcycle rider, a 23-year-old man, sustained serious injuries during the collision and was taken to hospital.
If you witnessed the incident and are yet to get in touch with us, please do so. If you have any other information or dashcam footage available that may have captured the road along the A1175 at the time of the collision, get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 282 of 2 July.
By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 282 of 2 July in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
The 2022 Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Excellence Awards are open for applications, and Destination Lincolnshire giving you the rare chance to co-create your application with Nell Barrington, a tourism awards veteran, who has helped hundreds of businesses write winning applications over the last 15 years – including national VisitEngland winners.
The Tourism Awards Masterclass is taking place on Tuesday 12 July at 11am for one-hour online. Laura Freer, Head of Marketing at Destination Lincolnshire said: “This is a golden opportunity, after years of hard work and heartache, to get your business and team recognised and rewarded.
“A well written application is key to achieving a coveted place on this year’s shortlist, and I’d encourage all tourism and visitor economy businesses who are thinking of entering – whether they are seasoned at writing award applications or not – to join us for this exclusive masterclass.
“Nell Barrington has worked with us and VisitEngland on the founding application processes of these awards, and she is perfectly placed to assist in co-creating applications that you can be proud of. This is a great opportunity for business development too – whether you are shortlisted for an award or not – discovering how to effectively apply for awards and talk up your business adds another string to your bow.
“Booking is essential and places are limited to just 35 – so be quick! This year we’ve made our masterclass available to partners and also to those who we are yet to work with for free. Call it an added bonus, after two years away from the awards circuit.
The awards masterclass is focussed on the application process, and it will spell out what the judges are looking for. You’ll learn how to make your application stand out from the local competition, helping your chances of going through to the national VisitEngland Awards in 2023.”
There are fifteen categories open for nominations from visitors attraction, accommodation providers, hospitality businesses and many more.
The deadline for nominations is July 29, with online judging starting on July 30 and mystery shopping from August 13. Finalists will be announced on Monday, August 15.
The awards ceremony will be held at the Engine Shed on October 21, and will be hosted by Lincs FM presenter, John Marshall.
The event is organised by Stonebow Media, publishers of The Lincolnite, to celebrate the best businesses in Greater Lincolnshire, alongside headline sponsors Lincoln College and Destination Lincolnshire.
We would also like to thank our other sponsors Visit Lincolnshire, Heart of Lincs, Duncan and Toplis and LNER, insight6 and EV Camel.
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