Plan for Fish Hill “racetrack” is needed say PCC and local County Councillor
The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, John Campion, and Broadway County Councillor Elizabeth Eyre BEM, are working in partnership to tackle speeding and anti-social driving on Fish Hill (A44) near Broadway. Residents have raised concerns around noise, speeding and racing on the hill climb, often from motorcyclists or drivers of high performance cars. Working […]
PCC Funded Speed Cameras Improve Safety on A449
Work is underway to start installation on average speed cameras along the 50mph stretch of the A449 Hartlebury – Ombersley, Worcestershire to reduce speeds, improve safety and reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured. The project is a partnership between West Mercia Police, Worcestershire County Council and leading speed technology firm Jenoptik and […]
PCC Secures Additional Funding to Support Rape Victims.
West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has agreed to increase funding and work with other partner agencies to ensure vital services for victims of rape can continue. The Commissioner already provides over £1.7m in funding for West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (WMRSASC), an increase of over £1.2m since he came […]
PCC Encourages Personal Responsibility as Freedom Returns
The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner is welcoming the easing of lockdown restrictions whilst encouraging communities to take personal responsibility. Last night, the Prime Minster announced the majority of restrictions are expected be lifted from 19th July, encouraging people to ‘exercise judgement’ as they ‘learn to live with the virus’ It is anticipated anti-social […]
PCC announces preferred candidate for new Chief Constable
PCC John Campion is pleased to announce his preferred candidate for the new Chief Constable of West Mercia. Earlier this year it was announced that West Mercia Police Chief Constable Anthony Bangham will reach his 30 years’ service in September and will be retiring. Following a thorough, open and competitive two day process involving four […]
PCC John Campion statement – PC Ben Monk guilty of manslaughter
My thoughts and prayers remain with the family and friends of Dalian Atkinson who, during what will have been an unimaginably difficult time, have held their grief with dignity and fortitude. Whilst I can never possibly fully understand what they have gone through, and are still going through, I know that no matter the outcome […]
PCC Gives Voice to Stalking and Abuse Victims
The Police and Crime Commissioner is putting victims and survivors first as he calls upon West Mercia Police to do more for victims of stalking, domestic abuse and violence. As part of a virtual holding to account with the Chief Constable, PCC John Campion has aimed to achieve a better outcome for victims by using […]
Volunteers Week: Paul at Longlands Care Farm
Paul started at Longlands Care Farm as a maths tutor. Keen to get young people to engage he started cooking for them. Sitting down to a shared home cooked meal was a new experience for some, and by sharing this important time together, Paul built valuable relationships. Over the last decade or so, Longlands Care […]
PCC secures more than £800,000 for communities
Two areas in West Mercia will benefit from funding to tackle crime and improve community safety after the PCC successfully secured a portion of £18.3 million. As part of the Government’s Safer Streets fund, 40 areas across England and Wales were awarded money to tackle neighbourhood crime and build back safer communities. A total of […]
Volunteers Week: Special Inspector Russ Foulcer
Russ was always destined to be in policing, after a starting as a cadet and having his training cut short by a nasty bout of appendicitis! Years later he started in West Mercia as a special constable and moved up through the ranks to Inspector by demonstrating his commitment. Russ has 42 years military service, […]
