Who's who at Manchester Coroners Office
Coroners and Assistant Coroners in Manchester
As Manchester is a particularly busy jurisdiction, we have both a Senior Coroner and a full-time Area Coroner. We also have a team of Assistant Coroners to provide support and cover absence.
His Majesty's Senior Coroner: Mr Nigel Meadows
His Majesty's Area Coroner: Mr Zak Golombek
Assistant Coroners: Mr Andrew Bridgman, Ms Fiona Borrill, Ms Angharad Davies, Ms Rachel Galloway, Ms Sally Hatfield QC, Mrs Jean Harkin, Mr John Hobson, Mr Anthony Mazzag, Dr Rashid Sohail and Mr Nick Stanage
The Coroner's Office in Manchester
- Head of Service in respect of both the Coroners and Registrars Alix Joddrell-Banks - alix.joddrell-banks@manchester.gov.uk
- Service Manager & First Officer to HM Senior Coroner John Hudson - john.hudson@manchester.gov.uk
- Deputy First Officer (Coronial) & Service Manager Lorraine Higgins - lorraine.higgins@manchester.gov.uk
- Deputy Manager (Complex Cases and Training) Natasha Harris - natasha.harris@manchester.gov.uk
We have four teams of staff within the office:
- Natural deaths
- Investigation and Inquests
- Business support (includes secretarial services and risk and governance)
- Court staff
All members of staff can be contacted using the main office phone line: 0161 219 2222 or the general email: coroners.office@manchester.gov.uk