Concerning results in Police Federation Survey Friday, 12 April, 2024 The survey results from the Police Federation are disappointing to read. Policing in West Mercia is delivered by hard working police officers and staff that keep our community safe. One of my first campaign when I got elected in 2016 was “Behind the Badge”, highlighting the personal cost that can be associated with policing. My mission is to ensure officers and staff are supported to do their work... Local News
Budget discussion with the Chief Constable 16th January 2021 As part of the consultation for the next financial years police budget, I held a Facebook live session with West Mercia Chief Constable. The public were able to... Articles
Daring to hope that the worst is behind us 31st December 2020 2020 turned out not to be the year we were expecting - I recognise somewhat of an understatement! A year that has tested the communities of West Mercia - its... Articles
Budget Proposals invest in community policing 30th December 2020 *** I want your views *** As PCC I set the budget for West Mercia #Police and the amount you pay in Council Tax. I am proposing you will pay on average £15 more... Local News
Working with Local Councillors in Kidderminster 20th December 2020 As PCC I have striven to work with Councillors in all areas of the three counties concerning issues in their wards. Speeding is often at the top of the list of... Articles
More Bikes for Community Policing in West Mercia 18th December 2020 I know the public want their local police officers, visible at the heart of their community, and I’ve promised to give the tools for the job to make it happen... Articles
CCTV Investment in Telford comes online 16th December 2020 A new, improved and future-proofed CCTV system is beginning to go live in Telford and Wrekin. New CCTV system is part of a wider plan to create a safer and... Articles
West Mercia Police urged clarity over COVID 19 enforcement 10th December 2020 I have asked West Mercia Police to give greater clarity on the effectiveness of its of Covid-19 enforcement activity, which looks set to remain into 2021... Articles
999 called answered within 10 seconds 8th December 2020 As Commissioner I promised as part of my Safer West Mercia plan to build a secure West Mercia - keeping our communities safe. I pledged that the communities of... Articles
An Extra £275k bid for Telford Project 1st December 2020 Home Secretary Priti Patel MP and the Government have stepped up to provide funding to tackle #crime and support communities through Covid. I am proud to have... Articles
