Probation board

The Lancashire Probation Board`s role is to oversee the work of the Service in the Lancashire area. The Board is accountable to the National Probation Service Director for the performance and delivery of services in Lancashire area to national targets. The area Service is scrutinised by HM Inspectorate of Probation and local and district auditors.

The Board`s main duties are to:

employ the area Service`s staff
provide for efficient probation work in Lancashire area
oversee the area`s annual budget
ensure that offenders and the community know about the work of Probation and understand probation services.
In setting the strategic direction of probation services in Lancashire, the Board consults widely and links with a range of agencies and organisations in Lancashire North West region and nationally.

The Board membership is:

Chairman, Roy Male
NPS Lancashire Area Chief Officer, Bob Mathers
Member appointed by the Lord Chancellor`s Department :
His Honour Judge Woolman QC 
9 other members
The Home Secretary appoints Board members representative of all the community across Lancashire by an open process of public recruitment and selection. Appointment is based on the individual skills and experience that people bring to the Board.