HELP shape policing across the city region by taking part in a consultation to draw up a Citizen's Contract.

Greater Manchester Police wants to create a document that outlines in writing its relationship with the public — what it is expected to do as a force and what it requires from residents in return.

It is a non-legally binding promise about the level of service the organisation will provide.

Bury's families are asked to take part in an online survey to define what should the text should say.

Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said: "This is a significant undertaking and I hope that everyone will take the opportunity to get involved.

"We are going out to discuss what people expect from GMP and also what we need from citizens in Greater Manchester.

"We have faced significant financial constraints and still have £44m to save in the next four years. We have already reduced by 2,000 police officers.

"So, we have are changing the way we work to continue to provide the best possible service.

“We all have a part to play in keeping Greater Manchester safe and the Citizen's Contract will be an important step forward.

"People have a chance to get involved through the website, social media and meetings that are being organised."

There will be a series of meetings and events across Greater Manchester as part of the consultation – more details of which will be announced later – and the Citizen's Charter, which covers the whole force area, is scheduled to be published later this year.

n Take part in the survey at www.gmp.police.uk/futureofpolicing or e-mail gmp.future@gmp.police.uk