Director of Resources

Ian Cosh, 48, joined the force on Friday 1 April 2011. Mr Cosh was previously Assistant Director of Corporate Finance at Lancashire County Council overseeing corporate financial systems, procurement and partnerships - a position he held for seven years.

He started working for Lancashire County Council in 1985 as a trainee accountant. He is a member of The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA).

He is also Treasurer to Lancashire Police Authority, responsible for overall financial affairs of the authority, including the provision of strategic financial advice, completion of statutory accounts, provision of an effective audit service and a treasury management function. He will continue to perform this role alongside his Constabulary position.