PCC helps secure multi-year funding boost for services to support victims
Pressure from Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion to secure long-term funding stability for services that deliver life-changing support to victims in West Mercia has paid off. This follows confirmation that Ministry of Justice ‘Victims’ Funding’ will continue over the next two financial years and increase by two percent year-on-year for vital services commissioned by […]
Budget announcement offers no solution to growing strain on police funding
The Chancellor’s budget announcement, failing to mention policing and the broken criminal justice system, will do little to silence concern about the growing strain on police funding. The lack of acknowledgement only adds to the assumption that PCCs, who oversee police budgets, will have no option but to hike up council tax, putting further […]
PCC criticises proposal to scrap jury trials for most crimes
Proposals by the Ministry of Justice to massively restrict the right to a jury trial have been criticised by Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion. First put into law 810 years ago through the Magna Carta, jury trials have long been a cornerstone of democracy and the rule of law in the United Kingdom. In […]
RoadPeace expands compassionate support for bereaved families in West Mercia
Enhancing the support for those dealing with a loss of a loved one on West Mercia’s roads, specially designed notebooks will be provided to bereaved families, offering a personal space for reflection, remembrance, and healing. Following Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion’s support in March 2025 for RoadPeace’s special dignity boxes, the charity’s latest project will now see unique notebooks given as soon as a bereaved family is made aware […]
PCC announces projects awarded funding to help fight scams
Nine organisations have been awarded grant funding from PCC John Campion from a pot of £20k, to prevent scams and support victims of fraud. Fraud and online scams amount to more than half of all crime in West Mercia, with recent reports showing a rise in scams such as courier fraud, romance fraud, and the […]
PCC John Campion responds to Government’s proposal to change police governance
"Today's announcement came as a surprise, as it was not part of the Government's manifesto commitments, therefore Police and Crime Commissioners have not been involved in shaping or inputting into what is being proposed. “As the voice of the public and victims in policing, supporting and challenging our extraordinary police service, I remain deeply committed […]
New service to protect children and domestic abuse survivors in West Mercia Family Courts
To ensure victims and children going through the Family Court get the support they deserve, a new ‘Pathfinder model’ is being delivered in West Mercia. Supported by Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion, and being delivered by West Mercia Women’s Aid, the service will provide dedicated support for victims and children navigating the Family Court […]
Armed Forces honoured in Malvern ceremony led by PCC
Marking the enduring bond between the Armed Forces and West Mercia Police, a poignant Remembrance ceremony was held at Malvern Police Station on Tuesday 11 November. The event was the culmination of Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion’s Pin Your Poppy project, which saw six Unknown Tommy soldier statues proudly displayed outside the station, adorned […]
PCC letter in support of One Worcestershire
To whom it may concern, Worcestershire Local Government Reform I write in respect of local government reform in Worcestershire, to set out my support for a single unitary authority to serve the whole county. The “One Worcestershire”, model as it is locally known. I firmly believe this arrangement is the most sensible, logical, effective and […]
West Mercia leading the way for successful use of Out of Court Resolutions
A life-changing initiative, backed by Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion, is supporting more women than ever from entering the prison system. The award-winning Willowdene Rehabilitation continues to lead the way in helping women across West Mercia who have experienced cycles of abuse, exploitation, offending, and substance misuse. Through its Out of Court Resolution (OOCR) […]
