Bev Craig, the newly elected Mayor of Greater Manchester, has announced she intends to reappoint Kate Green as Deputy Mayor for Safer and Stronger Communities and has asked City Mayor of Salford Paul Dennett to stay on as Deputy Mayor for Greater Manchester.
Green has served as Deputy Mayor for Safer and Stronger Communities since 2023, while Dennett has held the role of Deputy Mayor for Greater Manchester since 2021.
First day in office
The announcement comes ahead of the Mayor-elect's first day in office on Monday (August 3rd), when she will begin to set out her plans for tackling the cost-of-living and supporting young people.
'Powerful advocate'
Mayor-elect of Greater Manchester Bev Craig said: "Over the past three years, Kate has played a pivotal role in the ongoing transformation of Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service into two of the best performing services in the country.
"As Deputy Mayor for Safer and Stronger Communities, she's been a powerful advocate for women and girls and has helped drive a stronger focus on prevention, supporting victims and bringing partners together to drive down crime and antisocial behaviour.
"Paul brings huge experience, strong values and a relentless focus on tackling inequality. As Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester he has been at the forefront of our work to build more truly affordable housing and played an important part in our work to persuade government to devolve more powers to Greater Manchester.
"I'm so pleased that they have both agreed to continue in these roles and I look forward to working with them as we build a Greater Manchester that works for all of us."
Reaction from the Deputy Mayors
Deputy Mayor for Safer Stronger Communities Kate Green said: "I'm delighted to have been asked to stay in the best job I've ever had, and I'm looking forward to working with the new Mayor to continue our mission to ensure people feel safe in their homes, on their streets and in our communities."
Paul Dennett, Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester and City Mayor of Salford, said: "I am honoured and humbled to be asked by Mayor elect Bev Craig to continue as Deputy Mayor, and to serve alongside her and carry on with the job of delivering for the 3 million people who call our city region home.
"Our priority will always be to take the bold decisions that make life better for everyone – and I'm ready to roll up my sleeves once again and serve the people of Greater Manchester."
