PCC welcomes strategy to support with local efforts to reduce harm on West Mercia’s roads
The Government is announcing its road safety strategy today (Wednesday 7 January), which is expected to include proposals such as lowering the drink drive limit, mandatory eye tests every three years for drivers over 70, and tougher penalties for failing to wear a seatbelt. With road safety a key priority in Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion’s Safer Communities Plan, the PCC has […]
PCC issues open letter regarding the budget for policing
Dear West Mercia residents, Whilst I’m currently seeking your views on the amount of money you would be willing to pay for policing; I wanted to bring you up to speed on the latest developments. On 18th December, the Government set out the amount of money it would be giving to policing. Following […]
PCC warns council taxpayers that the Government are effectively mandating an increase for policing in West Mercia
PCC John Campion has expressed concern that the settlement for police funding has fallen short of the expected amount – yet again placing policing at the bottom of the priority list. The settlement, announced yesterday (18th December), has left a number of police forces – including West Mercia – with uncertainty, as the full details aren’t expected to be shared until the new year. Core Government grant funding for policing in West […]
PCC John Campion has welcomed the publishing of the delayed Government’s Violence Against Women and Girls strategy
In July 2024, police chiefs declared that Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) had become a national emergency, calling for the support and direction of the Government to intervene and lead a whole-system approach to VAWG. PCC John Campion reiterated his ongoing commitment to tackle VAWG in his Safer Communities Plan, and has continued […]
Energy efficiencies delivering cost savings and carbon reductions
More than half a million pounds has been saved by PCC John Campion's estates function in the nine months between January to September this year, by reducing costs in energy and fuel. Since January 2025, across the West Mercia Police estate, £550k has been saved through an ‘invest to save’ approach that aligns with a […]
Work progressing to address West Mercia Police performance
PCC John Campion has shone a spotlight on West Mercia Police's performance in a meeting with the Chief Constable. In the PCC's latest Assurance & Accountability meeting, West Mercia Police's overall performance was discussed to monitor the work being done to tackle crime and bring offenders to justice. Tackling crime and supporting victims and witnesses is a key priority […]
Contribution of Special Constables to be recognised with discounted council tax
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is working with councils across West Mercia to recognise the valuable contribution Special Constables provide to the communities of West Mercia. Special Constables are volunteers who give up their time for a minimum of 16 hours a month. There are currently 70 ‘Specials’ serving with the force. In a […]
PCC joins Telford MP and Chief Constable in meeting with Policing Minister
Telford MP Shaun Davies recently facilitated a round table meeting with the Policing Minister Sarah Jones and West Mercia’s PCC John Campion and Chief Constable Richard Cooper. The meeting, held in Parliament last month, was an opportunity to focus on ensuring West Mercia Police has the resources and support it needs to keep local […]
PCC responds to Government decision to scrap juries for crimes with sentences of less than three years
Justice secretary David Lammy has today confirmed the details of plans to scrap juries in criminal trials for all but the most serious cases. New ‘Swift Courts’ will see cases with a likely sentence of three years or less heard by a judge alone. Plans to increase the number of days hearings are heard (court […]
Latest perceptions data shows increase in police visibility
More residents are seeing West Mercia Police out in their community according to the latest results from Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion’s quarterly perceptions survey. From the period of July to September, a fifth of residents from across the three counties say they saw a police officer or PCSO at least weekly. A 4% […]
