YOUR AUTHORITY - YOUR VOICE
Welcome to West Mercia Police Authority web site
We are an independent body of 17 people responsible for setting the policing budget and priorities, taking into account the views of local people. We monitor the work of the Force and ensure that the service West Mercia Police delivers is efficient and effective.
West Mercia Police is responsible for operational policing across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Worcestershire.
We hope you find this website a useful way to find out about us and to communicate with us.
Sheila Blagg, Chairman
Find out more. Read "An Introduction to the Police Authority" here
Local Confidence Survey Results
The Government has set every police force a target to raise public confidence that the police and local councils are dealing with the anti-social behaviour and crime issues that matter locally.
The results of the survey are available here.
(Please note: this will open a new window and take you to the West Mercia Police site)
Police Authority Budget Agreed Following Consultation - 10p a week increase recommended
West Mercia Police Authority has agreed the budget for West Mercia Police for the forthcoming financial year (2010/11). Members of the Police Authority unanimously approved the budget at its meeting at force headquarters, Hindlip Hall near Worcester, on Tuesday (16 February).
The net budget of £205.4m will result in a small increase in Council Tax. A local council tax payer living in a typical Band D property will pay less than 10p extra per week, or £5.10 more a year. A leaflet with more details entitled "Funding Your Police Service 2010-11" will be posted to each Council Tax Payer household, and can also be downloaded from this website.
A Member's Blog
Robin Bennett is not only an Independent Member of the Authority, but also the Director of a software company and (at least, according to him) Shropshire's most enthusiastic, and least talented, leg-spin bowler!
Robin also maintains a blog that shows some of the key events in his role as a Police Authority Member.
Robin Bennett is not only an Independent Member of the Authority, but also the Director of a software company and (at least, according to him) Shropshire's most enthusiastic, and least talented, leg-spin bowler!
Adverts to Promote 0300 333 3000
Buses across Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire will be helping to promote West Mercia Police's non-emergency number 0300 333 3000 over the coming weeks.
West Mercia Police Authority is fully committed to the Policing Pledge.
Every member of staff within West Mercia Police will work to keep you and your communities safe from harm.
We are committed to delivering the national Policing Pledge, which sets out clear standards of service for the public.
There are 10 elements of the Pledge which fit into three core themes:
- Community Engagement and Consultation
- Contact Management and Response
- Victim, Witness and Customer Care
Find out more on the West Mercia Police website here.
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| Local Confidence Survey Results Published. Click here to view |
| CONSULTATION 2010 View the Consultation Leaflet "Your Views Count" for 2010 Click Here |
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