​​Introducing new Branch Council

10 June 2025

Northamptonshire Police Federation is pleased to announce its new Branch Board and Branch Council following the conclusion of the election processes, including the appointment of seven new members.

We would like to welcome Mia Ball, Steve Chatburn, Ashleigh Houlden, Craig Johnson, Caroline McCabe, Sean Watters and Sidney Wright to the Federation as new workplace representatives.

The Branch Council and Northamptonshire Police Federation team.

The Branch Board, made of full-time principal officers and part-time officials, serving for the next triennial, is:

• Sam Dobbs – chair, equality lead and Group Insurance Scheme trustee

• Charlotte Pateman – secretary, treasurer and health & safety lead

• Alan McMahon – conduct and performance lead officer

• Stuart Rands –full-time representative

• Craig Johnson – deputy chair

• Tim Britton – deputy secretary and deputy treasurer

• Ashleigh Houlden – learning and development lead

• Mia Ball

• Andrew Walker

• Sarah Whitehead

There were no nominations for chair and secretary from within the new Branch Board, which was why elections for these roles were not necessary.

Branch board

The Branch Board was elected by the Branch Council, which itself was elected from membership-wide voting and consists of the above officers as well as the following:

• Dan Ashford – branch trustee

• Becca Blackmore

• Ken Brown

• Steve Chatburn

• Ben Howe

• Chris Johnson

• Caroline McCabe

• Robert Monk

• Nick Paul

• Sean Watters

• Jimmy White

• Sidney Wright

Branch secretary Charlotte Pateman said: “We are delighted to have our officials and representatives in place for the next term of office, following elections which started earlier in 2025.

“Our Branch Council is full of people keen to make a difference for our members, and our Branch Board will continue setting our strategic direction.

Workplace reps

“A warm welcome is in order for our new workplace representatives. I know they are ready to play a key role in driving the branch forward for future success.  

“I would like to thank everyone who stood and re-stood for election – the number of seats was considerably outweighed by the number of applicants, creating the high standard of choice our membership deserves.

“Finally, I would like to thank all those who got involved with voting in these elections. Your care and interest in the future of our branch is greatly appreciated, and as always, it is an honour to represent you.

“Now, the work begins in our new set-ups to give you the best service and protection possible.”

All appointments across the Branch Board and Branch Council were effective from 1 June 2025.