Martin Davies, CEO of Humberside, Lincolnshire and North Yorkshire (HLNY) Community Rehabilitation Company (CRC) will assume the responsibility of becoming the CEO of both HLNY and West Yorkshire community rehabilitation companies.

Martin has a long and experienced career in probation, dating back to 2003, including being the Chief Executive of Lincolnshire Probation Trust and Assistant Chief Officer in Avon and Somerset Probation Trust.

The announcement follows the decision by Bill McHugh, CEO of West Yorkshire CRC, to leave the organisation.

Martin adds: “I am delighted to assume the responsibility of becoming the CEO of both HLNY and West Yorkshire CRC. Working closely together to ensure a co-ordinated approach will help deliver best value and provide quality services and products – designed to reduce reoffending and make our communities safer.”