Greater Manchester Police Authority is ‘performing adequately’, according to a new report released by the Audit Commission and Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC).

On a scale from one to four, the joint inspection team assessed the Authority’s performance as ‘two’, which represents adequate performance. Inspectors found that Greater Manchester Police Authority has developed excellent relationships with other public services such as councils and the health service, and with the Force’s new chief officer team. It is committed to supporting the Force through a comprehensive change programme to boost frontline resources and performance.

However, the Authority must forge a more strategic role, improve its scrutiny and performance management and ensure value for money in how its own and the Force’s resources are used. Copies of the report are available from Greater Manchester Police Authority or from the Audit Commission website and the HMIC website.