Kingsway

Michael Barton is a Chief Inspector and Neighbourhood Lead for Rochdale Borough, bringing almost two decades of policing experience gained across complex and challenging operational environments in Northern Ireland and, more recently, Greater Manchester. He has extensive experience of leading people and policing activity in demanding environments, managing operational demand and driving improvements in performance and service delivery. Michael is focused on visible, problem-solving neighbourhood policing, strong partnership working and ensuring resources are directed towards the issues that matter most to local communities. His leadership approach is centred on delivering tangible outcomes, developing people and maintaining public confidence through effective, accountable policing.

I’m Jay Uppal and have been a police officer for Greater Manchester Police for nearly 25 years and currently work as the neighbourhood sergeant covering Kingsway, Smallbridge & Firgrove. My role involves working with residents, local businesses and partner agencies to address crime, anti-social behaviour and other issues affecting the local community.
My current priorities include tackling retail crime, reducing anti-social behaviour and improving community confidence through visible neighbourhood policing. I regularly attend engagement events and community meetings and work closely with partner organisations to identify and resolve local issues.
We aim to keep in touch through our social media pages, “Bee in the Loop” and other regular surgeries in the local area.
You can contact any of your neighbourhood staff directly and we aim to respond as soon as we can to any issues.

I’m Clement Jones, Inspector, covering the areas of Castleton, Balderstone & Kirkholt, Kingsway, Smallbridge & Firgrove, Wardle & West Littleborough, Littleborough Lakeside and Milnrow & Newhey in Rochdale.
I have worked in GMP for nearly 20 years covering a variety of roles including Response, Custody and Neighbourhood Policing at all ranks.
I have a dedicated team of Sergeants, Constables and PCSO’s who are committed to their areas and work alongside the community to achieve results.
We aim to keep in touch through our social media pages, “Bee in the Loop” and other regular surgeries in the local area.
You can contact any of your neighbourhood staff directly and we aim to respond as soon as we can to any issues.
I cover a diverse area, however the common themes of crime and anti-social behaviour, drug dealing and road safety remain our core business in each ward area.
I look forward to meeting you in your individual communities.

PC Josh Brooks
Neighbourhood Officer – Kingsway

I have served with Greater Manchester Police for two years and currently work as the neighbourhood officer for Kingsway. My role involves working closely with residents, local businesses, and partner agencies to address community concerns and improve public safety.

My current priorities include tackling anti-social behaviour, addressing local crime trends, and supporting long-term problem-solving initiatives within the Kingsway area. I am also focused on reducing shoplifting by working collaboratively with local retailers, implementing problem-solving plans, and conducting hotspot patrols to deter offenders and provide reassurance to the community.

I regularly attend neighbourhood engagement events and collaborate with local organisations to identify and resolve issues that matter most to residents. I encourage members of the community to attend local meetings and share their concerns so that, together, we can make Kingsway a safer and more welcoming place to live, work, and visit.