RETIRING Lancashire Chief Constable Steve Finnigan has been given a new voluntary post helping represent The Queen.
The top cop, who will have headed the force for 12 years when he retires on June 29, has been appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant of the county.
His role will be assisting the Lord-Lieutenant Lord Shuttleworth, the Monarch’;s personal representative in Lancashire
Lord Shuttleworth said: “Mr Finnigan retires as Chief Constable after a long and successful time in that office on 29 June, and it is entirely fitting that he is able and willing to continue to serve the County of Lancashire as a Deputy Lieutenant.
“His skills and experience will be invaluable.
“I am so pleased that he has agreed to join the Lieutenancy, and will be available to support me and help with the many organisations and people with which the Lieutenancy works.”
Lord Shuttleworth, whose historic family seat is Padiham,’s Gawthorpe Hall, responsibilities include arranging visits by members of the Royal Family and escorting Royal visitors and presenting medals and awards on behalf of Her Majesty. He also lead many civic occasions across the county.
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