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Closure of Audit of Accounts 2008/09
Posted 24-09-2009
West Mercia Police Authority
Closure of Audit of Accounts 2008/09
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to
Section 18 of the
Accounts and Audit Regulations 2003
that
1) The
audit of the accounts of West Mercia Police Authority for the year 2008/2009
has been concluded.
2) The
audited statement of accounts is available, ... Read more
Make a difference to policing in South Worcestershire
Posted 22-09-2009
YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A
DIFFERENCE TO POLICING!
All residents are invited to the
next public meeting of the Malvern Hills District Policing Matters Group ,
which will be held on Wednesday 7TH October 2009, at Abberley
Village Hall, The Common, Abberley, WR6 6BN starting at 7.30 pm. Coffee available ... Read more
Policing Matters in Herefordshire - Have your say!
Posted 27-10-2009
POLICING MATTERS IN HEREFORDSHIRE
– HAVE YOUR SAY!
As part of their ongoing work to
inform people about policing challenges and successes in the county, West
Mercia Police are holding a series of meetings in Central, North and South
Herefordshire. This series will focus in particular on children and young
... Read more
Police are doing a fantastic job in South Worcestershire!
Posted 11-09-2009POLICE DOING A FANTASTIC JOB IN SOUTH WORCESTERSHIRE
The South
Worcestershire Policing Board has praised the Police Officers and Staff
of the South Worcestershire Division in their efforts to further
improve user satisfaction and public confidence.
Councillor Edward
Sheldon MBE, Chair of the South Worcestershire Policing Board said:
"... Read more
Crime Falls Again in West Mercia
Posted 16-07-2009
Overall recorded crime in West Mercia is down three per cent across the force compared to last year. Figures for 2008/09 show a reduction of 2,611 offences compared to 2007/08, meaning significantly fewer victims of crime across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Worcestershire. Building upon previous successes and recent trends, the past ... Read more
Police Authority Welcomes New Worcestershire Members
West Mercia Police Authority has welcomed Worcestershire Councillors Bob Bullock and Brandon Clayton as new members of the Authority. Bob and Brandon join fellow Police Authority members, including local Worcestershire members: Councillors Sheila Blagg and Ted Sheldon MBE and independent members Zad Padda and Col. Tony Ward OBE.Sheila ... Read more
Police Authority Welcomes New Shropshire Member
West Mercia Police Authority has welcomed local Shropshire Councillor Michael Wood as a new member of the Authority. Michael joins fellow Police Authority members, including local Shropshire members: Robin Durham JP, Councillor Miles Kenny and independent members Kate Pready-James and Robin Bennett.Sheila Blagg, Chair of West Mercia Police ... Read more
Police Authority Elects New Chair
Posted 14-07-2009
Mrs Sheila Blagg from Worcestershire was today, 14 July 2009, unanimously elected as the new Chair of the West Mercia Police Authority.Sheila Blagg, a Police Authority member since 2005, has been Vice Chair since 2008 and prior to this was Chair of the Audit Committee. Sheila is a member of the national ... Read more
Increasing our surveying of people's concerns
Posted 01-07-2009In an attempt to better understand what local people think about policing in this area, from this summer we will be consulting them four times more often. Every year, in partnership with West Mercia Police, who are the lead partner, and the Community Safety Partnerships across the force area (covering ... Read more
Independent Custody Visitors AGM highlights success of team work between Police and volunteers
Posted 25-06-2009The Independent Custody Visitors (ICV's) AGM was a chance to congratulate and recognise the hard work that the ICV's had contributed during the previous year. Attendees included members of West Mercia Police, West Mercia Police Authority and Independent Custody Visitors and was held on 16th June in Kidderminster.... Read more
Telford & Wrekin Your Community Matter Event Hailed a Success
Inspector Paul Arnold, who is in charge of Local Policing in Newport, has hailed the success of the Your Community Matters event held in a marquee at Newport Carnival on Saturday afternoon (June 13th).'Your Community Matters' events give local people the chance to find out more about their local ... Read more
Chance to quiz Herefordshire's most senior police officer - 11th June 2009
Posted 02-06-2009
The public are being invited to find out more about policing, ask questions and make suggestions at a "Policing Matters in South Herefordshire" meeting. The meeting will look back at the successes and challenges of the previous year, and the way ahead for the Police Service in Herefordshire with a ... Read more
Chance for Wyre Forest residents to quiz north Worcestershire's senior police chief - 18th June 2009
Posted 02-06-2009
The public are being invited to find out more about policing, ask questions and make suggestions at a "Policing Matters in North Worcestershire" meeting, which will focus on the Wyre Forest District. The meeting will be held on Thursday 18th June 2009, in the Gallery, Kidderminster Library, Market Street, Kidderminster, ... Read more
Chance to Quiz South Worcestershire's Police Officers
The public are being invited to find out more about policing in Malvern Hills District, ask questions and make suggestions at a public meeting of Malvern Hills District Community Policing Matters Group. The meeting will be independently chaired by Malvern Hills resident Paul Leopold, supported by Chief Inspector Jerry ... Read more
Chance for Bromsgrove District Residents to Quiz North Worcestershire's Senior Police Officer
The public are being invited to find out more about policing in Bromsgrove District, ask questions and make suggestions at a public "Policing Matters in Bromsgrove District" meeting. The meeting will be chaired by Col. Tony Ward OBE, Police Authority member and Chair of the North Worcestershire Policing Board, ... Read more
Find out about Policing in North Herefordshire
Posted 18-05-2009
The public are being invited to find out more about policing in North Herefordshire, ask questions and make suggestions at a "Policing Matters in North Herefordshire" meeting. This public meeting will be held on Thursday 21 May 2009, in the Main Hall, Minster College, South Street, Leominster HR6 8JJ from 3.45 ... Read more
Chance to Quiz North Worcestershire's Senior Police Officer - Wednesday 13 May 2009, Redditch
Posted 11-05-2009
The public are being invited to find out more about policing in North Worcestershire, ask questions and make suggestions at public meeting being held across North Worcestershire. The meetings branded "Policing Matters" will be chaired by Col. Tony Ward OBE, Police Authority member and Chair of the North Worcestershire Policing ... Read more
Police Authority Endorse new strategy roll out
Posted 07-05-2009West Mercia Police Authority has officially endorsed an exciting new strategy for West Mercia Constabulary that makes a major shift in the delivery of policing across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Worcestershire.The new three year strategy addresses the changing performance focus of the Home Office to measuring public ... Read more
Chance to Quiz Herefordshire's Most Senior Police Officer
Posted 12-05-2009
The public are being invited to find out more about policing in Herefordshire, ask questions and make suggestions at a "Policing Matters in Central Herefordshire" meeting. The meeting will look back at the successes and challenges of the previous year, and the way ahead for the Police Service in Herefordshire.... Read more
Police Authority Budget Agreed Following Consultation
Posted 15-04-2009Date of issue: 17 February 2009 Police Authority Budget Agreed Following Consultation - 16p increase per week recommended Following a lengthy stakeholder consultation process, West Mercia Police Authority has today agreed its budget for the coming financial year. Members of the Police Authority unanimously agreed its budget proposal at the meeting held at ... Read more
Satisfaction with Telford Police Increases
Posted 15-04-2009Date of issue: 23 February 2009Following a meeting of the Telford & Wrekin Policing Board Chair of the Board, Cllr Kuldip Sahota said: "I am pleased to report that Telford & Wrekin Police Division is performing well. This is clearly demonstrated not just by the crime statistics but more importantly ... Read more
Fall in the number of deaths and serious injuries on Shropshire roads
Posted 22-04-2009
The Shropshire Policing Board has praised the work of West Mercia Constabulary's Shropshire Division in reducing the number of people killed or seriously injured on Shropshire's roads.
Chair of the Shropshire Policing Board, Councillor Miles Kenny said: "One death or serious injury on our roads is one ... Read more
Chance to Quiz Herefordshire's Senior Police Officer
The second public meeting of "Policing Matters in South Herefordshire" will be held on Thursday 20 November 2008, in the Music Room, The Larruperz Centre, Grammer School Close, Ross on Wye, Herefordshire HR9 7QD from 7pm to 9pm. The meeting will be chaired by Councillor Bernard Hunt, Chair of the ... Read more
Booklets posted to keep residents informed on Policing
Posted 17-11-2008For the third year running, a booklet aimed at keeping communities across West Mercia informed about how their local police force is performing is to be sent out to all homes in Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Worcestershire.
The 'Policing West Mercia' booklet, a joint publication from ... Read more
Chance to Quiz Herefordshire's Senior Police Officer
The second public meeting of "Policing Matters in North Herefordshire" will be held on Thursday 6 November 2008, in the Activity Room, Leominster Leisure Centre, Coningsy Road, Leominster HR6 8LL from 7pm to 9pm. The meeting will be chaired by Councillor Bernard Hunt, Chair of the Herefordshire Policing Board supported by ... Read more
Chance to Quiz Herefordshire's Senior Police Officer
The second public meeting of "Policing Matters in Central Herefordshire" will be held on Thursday 23 October 2008, in the Meeting Chamber, Herefordshire Council Offices, Brockington, Hafod Road, Hereford HR1 1SH from 7pm to 9pm. The meeting will be chaired by Councillor Bernard Hunt, Chair of the Herefordshire Policing Board supported ... Read more
Public Given Chance to Quiz Police in Wychavon
Posted 30-10-2008
The public are invited to find out more about policing in Wychavon, ask questions and make suggestions to improve the service.
The second public meeting of the Wychavon Policing Matters Group will be held on 10 November, 7.30 pm, at Lifford Hall, Lower Green, Broadway WR12 7DE. ... Read more
Police Authority Member from Telford Appointed
West Mercia Police Authority has welcomed back local man Arul Selvaratnam as an Independent Member of the Authority, joining fellow Police Authority members, including Telford & Wrekin Councillor Kuldip Sahota. Arul, a resident of Newport, Telford, previously served with the Police Authority as a Magistrate Member from May 2002 to ... Read more
Crime Reduced in Telford & Wrekin
The Telford & Wrekin Policing Board sent a message of reassurance to the public following its recent meeting.
Cllr Kuldip Sahota, Chair of the Telford & Wrekin Policing Board, said "I am concerned by national stories which make people afraid in their own neighbourhoods. I hope that people are ... Read more
Icelandic Banks
There has been much publicity over the last few days about councils whose investments have been exposed in the recent banking crisis and who have deposits with various Icelandic banks. As yet the Government has given no guarantees that councils, unlike ordinary savers, will be compensated.
For your information, ... Read more
Confidence in Policing in South Worcestershire
The South Worcestershire Policing Board has affirmed its confidence in the performance of the South Worcestershire Division of West Mercia Constabulary.
Councillor Edward Sheldon, Chair of the South Worcestershire Policing Board said: "These are difficult and challenging times. However we are confident that the South Worcestershire Division ... Read more
North Worcestershire Police Praised
Posted 08-10-2008The North Worcestershire Policing Board has praised the work of West Mercia Constabulary's North Worcestershire Division in improving satisfaction and confidence ratings and reducing the number of victims of domestic burglary.
Col. Tony Ward OBE, Chair of the North Worcestershire Policing Board said: "We congratulate all the Police ... Read more
Public Given Chance to Quiz South Worcestershire Police
The public are invited to find out more about policing in South Worcester, ask questions and make suggestions to improve the service.
Policing Matters Groups, which are run and chaired by local independent people, will be holding public meetings across South Worcestershire during October and November.
Malvern ... Read more
Praise for Herefordshire Police
Posted 07-10-2008Herefordshire's Police Officers and Staff received praised for their commitment and professionalism from the Herefordshire Policing Board.
Councillor Bernard Hunt, Chair of the Herefordshire Policing Board said: "The people of Herefordshire should be proud of their Police Officers and Staff, including Specials and Community Support Officers. We live ... Read more
Retirement for West Mercia's Assistant Chief Constable
Assistant Chief Constable Peter Wright is retiring after 30 years with West Mercia Constabulary.
Peter, aged 50, joined the force as a police constable in 1978, and has spent his entire career with West Mercia Constabulary.
As a uniformed police officer Peter worked at various places including Redditch, Bromsgrove, Rubery and Ludlow. ... Read more
Police Authority Welcomes New Herefordshire Member
Posted 31-07-2008West Mercia Police Authority has welcomed local Herefordshire Councillor Richard Smith as a new member of the Authority. Richard joins fellow Police Authority members, including local Herefordshire members Paul Deneen JP DL, Councillor Bernard Hunt and Independent Member Peter Dunford.
Paul Deneen, Chair of West Mercia Police Authority ... Read more
Chance to Quiz Shropshire's Senior Police Officer
A new style meeting to allow the public to ask questions about policing in their local area is being held in Wem.
The inaugural "Policing Matters in North Shropshire" meeting will be held on Tuesday 29 July 2008, from 7pm to 9pm at North Shropshire District Council Offices, Edinburgh House, New ... Read more
Chance to quiz Shropshire's Senior Police Officer
A new style meeting to allow the public to ask questions about policing in their local area is being held in Shrewsbury next week.
The "Policing Matters in Shrewsbury" meeting will be held on Monday 14 July, from 7pm to 9pm at Meole Brace Science College, Longden Road, Shrewsbury SY3 9... Read more
Chance to Quiz North Worcestershire's Senior Police Officer
A new style meeting to allow the public to ask questions about policing in their local area is being held in Bromsgrove.
The inaugural "Policing Matters in Bromsgrove" meeting will be held on Thursday, 24 July, from 7pm to 9pm at North High School, School Drive, Stratford Road, Bromsgrove B60 1... Read more
Public Quiz Herefordshire's Senior Police Officer
The first meeting of "Policing Matters in South Herefordshire" got off to a good start in Ross on Wye last Thursday 26 June 2008.
Members of the public attending where able to quiz the Divisional Commander for Herefordshire, Mark Turner, and Councillor Bernard Hunt, Police Authority Member and Chair ... Read more
Chance for residents of South Herefordshire to Quiz Local Police Chief
Residents living in South Herefordshire are being invited to a new style meeting where they will have the chance to put their questions to Herefordshire's senior police officer.
The "Policing Matters in South Herefordshire" meeting will take place on Thursday 26 July, from 7pm to 9pm at the Larruperz Centre, Grammar ... Read more
Chance to ask about Policing in Wyre Forest Area
A new style meeting to allow the public to ask questions about policing in their local area is being held in Kidderminster next week.
The inaugural "Policing Matters in Wyre Forest" meeting will be held on Wednesday, 2 July, from 7pm to 9pm at Kidderminster Town Hall, Vicar Street, Kidderminster ... Read more
Chance to ask about policing in Redditch District
CHANCE TO ASK ABOUT POLICING IN REDDITCH DISTRICT
A new style meeting to allow the public to ask questions about policing in their local area is being held in Redditch next week.
The inaugural "Policing Matters in Redditch" meeting will be held on Wednesday, 25 June, from 7pm to 9pm at ... Read more
The chance to ask about crime in Shropshire
POLICING MATTERS MEETINGS GIVE PUBLIC THE CHANCE TO ASK ABOUT CRIME IN SHROPSHIRE
New style meetings to allow the public to ask questions about crime and policing in their local area got off to a strong start in Bridgnorth this week.
Members of the public attending the "Policing ... Read more
Public have chance to ask about crime in South Worcestershire
Policing Matters Groups, which are run and chaired by local people, have been set up across South Worcestershire to allow the public to ask questions about crime and policing in their local area.
Attendees will be able to hear from the Chief Inspector for South Worcestershire, Iain Bailey and ... Read more
Police Authority Chair Remains at the Helm
West Mercia Police Authority chairman Paul Deneen was today unanimously re-elected and congratulated the force on a successful year so far.
Paul is joined by Shropshire County Councillor Margaret Winckler and Worcestershire County Cllr Sheila Blagg as his vice chairs.
During the course of 2007/08 the force achieved record numbers of ... Read more
Policing Matters Group Gives The Public The Chance to Ask About Crime in Herefordshire
The first of a new style of meetings to allow the public to ask questions about crime and policing in their local area got off to a strong start in Hereford last week.
Residents in the north and south of Herefordshire will have their chance to attend further ... Read more
Policing Matters in Bridgnorth District
Members of the public are being invited to come along to a new style public meeting, focussing on policing in Shropshire and in particular Bridgnorth District and meet Chief Superintendent Guy Rutter, the Divisional Commander for Shropshire and Miles Kenny, the Chair of the Shropshire Policing Board.
The "Policing ... Read more
Policing Matters in Central Herefordshire
Posted 29-05-2008
Media Release, Issued Friday 23 May 2008
Members of the public are being invited to come along to a new style public meeting, focussing on policing in Herefordshire and in particular Central Herefordshire and meet Mark Turner, the Divisional Commander for Herefordshire, and Bernard Hunt, the Chair of the Herefordshire ... Read more
Budget will ensure Force capacity remains at historic high
Posted 20-02-2008
A budget to ensure the Force capacity and capability remains at an historic high during West Mercia Constabulary's 40th anniversary year has been agreed by West Mercia Police Authority.
Local Council Tax payers will pay just 15p extra a week on average to ensure that police numbers are maintained.
&... Read more
Public Meetings on Policing Issues
Posted 04-09-2007Members of the public are being invited to attend public meetings being held across Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire between local communities, the police and Police Authority.
Chair of West Mercia Police Authority, Mr Paul Deneen, said "Police/Community Consultative Group (PCCG) meetings, which are run and chaired by ... Read more
Police Authority Members Stand Down
Posted 21-06-2007
A number of changes to the West Mercia Police Authority took effect this week following the retirement of independent members Bob Forster and Dr Giri Nathan and Councillor members Jim Hicks and Karen Tomlinson.
The Authority's AGM was held at force headquarters on Tuesday (12 June) and following the meeting Chief ... Read more
Chairman Appointed Again for New Term
Paul Deneen has been voted back in as Chair of the West Mercia Police Authority and he has two vice chairpersons for the first time.
Margaret Winckler, who previously chaired the Human Resources Management Panel, and sits as a councillor for Shropshire County Council was elected as Vice Chair (local) ... Read more
A449 Road safety action
Posted 06-06-2007Issued 30 May 2007
South Worcestershire Community Policing Board, which monitors police performance and community engagement activity, has praised the action being taken to reduce the number of casualties on the roads in South Worcestershire and in particular the A449 Ombersley to Claines Island.
Edward Sheldon, Chair of the Community Policing Board, ... Read more
Fewer victims of racially aggravated crime in North Worcestershire
Posted 06-06-2007Date of issue: 25 May 2007
North Worcestershire Community Policing Board, which monitors police performance, has welcomed the news that there has been a significant reduction in the number of racially aggravated crimes in North Worcestershire, with 43 fewer victims compared to the previous year.
In the year to 31 March 2007 the ... Read more
The chances of your house being burgled are even lower
Posted 14-08-2007Date of issue: 23 May 2007
The Herefordshire Community Policing Board has welcomed the news that Herefordshire continues to have one of the lowest levels of domestic burglary nationally.
In total, there were 324 recorded house burglaries for the year ending March 2007, with 48 fewer victims than the previous year ... Read more
Herefordshire's Policing Family is extending
Posted 06-06-2007Date of issue: 23 May 2007
The Herefordshire Community Policing Board has welcomed the news that the Division now has 26 Community Support Officers in post, with a further 12 currently undertaking training.
The CSOs are part of the 20 new Local Policing Teams that have been established by the Constabulary across Herefordshire. ... Read more
West Mercia Police Authority Audit of Accounts 2006/2007 - Notice of Public Rights
Posted 06-06-2007Date of issue 10 May 2007
WEST MERCIA POLICE AUTHORITY
AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS 2006/2007 - NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS
Audit Commission Act 1998, (S15 and S16)
Accounts and Audit Regulations 2003; (Regulations 14 - 17)
NOTICE is given that from 24 May to 22 June 2007 inclusive, between 9.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. Mondays to ... Read more
Statement from chair of Police Authority on death of PC Ricky Gray
Posted 06-06-2007Paul Deneen chair of West Mercia Police Authority said:
"My thoughts and the thoughts of all members of West Mercia Police Authority are with the family of PC Ricky Gray at this extremely sad time.
"We have been kept fully informed of developments throughout recent days and will continue to ... Read more
New Police Authority Members from Worcestershire
Posted 06-06-2007Colonel Tony Ward OBE, from Worcestershire, and Mr Zad Padda, who works in Worcestershire, have been appointed as Independent Members to West Mercia Police Authority and will hold office until March 2011.
Colonel Tony Ward said: "It is a privilege to have been appointed to the West Mercia Police Authority. As ... Read more
Reappointment of Police Authority Member from Herefordshire
Posted 02-04-2007
Peter Dunford, who lives in Goodrich, Herefordshire has been re-appointed as an Independent Member to West Mercia Police Authority and will hold office until March 2011.
Peter Dunford said: "I am very pleased to have been re-appointed. West Mercia Police continue to be one of the highest performing forces in the ... Read more
New Assistant Chief Constable for West Mercia
Posted 22-03-2007
West Mercia Police Authority has selected Simon Chesterman to be the force's new Assistant Chief Constable (Specialist Operations). Chief Superintendent Chesterman currently works as the head of Local Policing for Thames Valley Police as part of the Chief Constable's Strategy Team. He joined Thames Valley Police in 1984 and started as ... Read more
Police Authority Appoints new Members
Posted 20-03-2007West Mercia Police Authority has announced the appointments of Independent Members to hold office from 1 April 2007 to March 2011.
Mr Zad Padda (Oldbury and South Worcestershire), Ms Kate Pready-James (Shrewsbury), and Mr Peter Dunford (Goodrich, Herefordshire) were re-appointed.
Colonel Anthony Ward OBE (Evesham) was appointed as ... Read more
Public Meetings on Policing Issues
Posted 19-02-2007Members of the public are being invited to attend public meetings being held across Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire between local communities, the police and Police Authority.
Chair of West Mercia Police Authority, Mr Paul Deneen, said "Police/Community Consultative Group (PCCG) meetings, which are run and chaired by local ... Read more
Police Authority sets budget for 2007/08
Posted 19-02-2007West Mercia Police Authority has approved its budget for 2007/2008 and announced the contribution homeowners will make to maintain a good police service in the region. The average Band D householder will pay just two pence a day more towards one of the top performing forces in England and Wales.
The ... Read more
Force maintains strong performance - October 2006
Posted 24-10-2006West Mercia Constabulary remains one of the top performing forces in the country as a result of its successes in reducing crime, detecting crime and bringing offenders to justice, a joint report published today shows.The force has maintained its reputation as one of the best forces in England and ... Read more
Forced police mergers are off the Government agenda
Posted 12-07-2006Policing Minister Tony McNulty has today made it clear that that there will be no forced police service mergers in England and Wales.
Welcoming the announcement, Paul Deneen, chair of West Mercia Police Authority, said: "I welcome today's announcement by Tony McNulty which I believe is extremely good news for ... Read more
Auditors Praise Police Authority
Posted 07-07-2006West Mercia Police Authority has received a glowing report from independent auditors PriceWaterhouseCoopers for its corporate governance, achieving ratings of either Excellent or Good in all six of the main categories.
Paul Deneen, Chair of the Authority, said "This independent assessment goes to the very heart of the Authority's activities ... Read more
Chief and Chair Welcome Policing Minister's Comments On BBC Politics Show
Posted 29-06-2006West Mercia Constabulary's Chief Constable Paul West and Police Authority Chair Paul Deneen were encouraged by comments made by Tony McNulty Policing Minister on the BBC's Politics Show on Sunday June 25.
Paul Deneen, Chair of West Mercia Police Authority said: "I was very encouraged by the minister's comments and see ... Read more
Home Secretary announces a delay in police restructuring programme
Posted 20-06-2006Speaking today (19 June 2006) during Home Office Questions in the House of Commons, Home Secretary John Reid announced a delay in the timetable for restructuring the police service in England and Wales.
Paul Deneen, chair of West Mercia Police Authority said: "I welcome today's announcement by Home Secretary John Reid that ... Read more
Keeping In Touch With Our Community
Posted 14-06-2006Half a million leaflets are being delivered to households across West Mercia in a bid to forge even closer links with our communities.Residents across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Worcestershire are being sent leaflets specific to their area highlighting contact points and information about their police force.Paul Deneen, ... Read more
255 Community Support Officers By April 2007
Posted 14-06-2006West Mercia Police Authority today, 13 June 2006, agreed to accelerate the rate of recruitment of Community Support Officers. This will see an additional 183 Community Support Officers on the streets of West Mercia by April 2007, bringing the total to 255.Paul Deneen, Chair of the Authority, explained that "The Home Office is proposing ... Read more
Massive shortfall in funding risks over 2,000 police officer jobs
Posted 14-06-2006A massive potential shortfall in the budget of a new regional police force threatens local policing for people living in Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Worcestershire, according to the chair of West Mercia Police Authority.
Paul Deneen yesterday, 13 June, voiced his growing concern about a more than ?220 million shortfall ... Read more
West Mercia to seek judical review.
Posted 02-06-2006West Mercia Police Authority are today (2 June 2006) seeking a Judicial Review in relation to the Home Office proposals for new police structures across England and Wales.Paul Deneen, Chairman of West Mercia's Police Authority explained, "We have asked the Home Office repeatedly for an explanation as to how they came ... Read more
South Worcestershire Police Congratulated
Posted 08-05-2006South Worcestershire Community Policing Board met recently to look at how the South Worcestershire Division of West Mercia Constabulary has performed over the past year and learned that the division had achieved all of its crime and detection targets with excellent improvements in performance.Edward Sheldon, Chair of the Board ... Read more
North Worcestershire Police Congratulated
Posted 08-05-2006North Worcestershire Community Policing Board met recently to look at how the North Worcestershire Division of West Mercia Constabulary has performed over the past year and learned that the division had achieved all of its crime and detection targets with excellent improvements in performance.Dr Giriia Nathan, Chair of the ... Read more
Herefordshire Police Congratulated
Posted 05-05-2006Herefordshire Community Policing Board met recently to look at how the Herefordshire Division of West Mercia Constabulary had performed over the past year and learned that the Division had performed particularly well.Bernard Hunt, Chairman of the Board said "Last year West Mercia Constabulary was identified as one of the ... Read more
Criminals Are Warned
Posted 05-05-2006Criminals be afraid, your chances of getting caught and punished are getting even higher. That is the message from the Shropshire Community Policing Board, which looks at how the Shropshire Division of West Mercia Constabulary is performing.Miles Kenny, Chair of the Board said: "Last year West Mercia Constabulary was ... Read more
Telford Police Thanked for Achievements
Posted 05-05-2006Telford Community Policing Board met recently to look at how the Telford Division of West Mercia Constabulary had performed over the past year and learned that the division had achieved all of their crime and detection targets.Jim Hicks, Chair of the meeting of the Telford Community Policing Board, said "... Read more
Authority to campaign against forced regional merger.
Posted 20-04-2006West Mercia Police Authority has voted unanimously to continue to oppose the Home Secretary's plans to force a merger of the Forces within the West Midlands (West Mercia, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and West Midlands) into a new Regional Strategic Force by April 2007.Paul Deneen, Chair of the Police Authority, said: "The ... Read more
Police Authority to campaign to stop merger
Posted 20-04-2006West Mercia Police Authority has voted unanimously to continue to oppose the Home Secretary's plans to force a merger of the Forces within the West Midlands (West Mercia, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and West Midlands) into a new Regional Strategic Force by April 2007.Paul Deneen, Chair of the Police Authority, said: "The ... Read more
Bishop Criticises Police Force Merger
Posted 04-04-2006The Bishop of Shropshire has issued this press statement today (4 April 2006) in relation to force restructuring which was mentioned as part of his sermon in a service he conducted yesterday.3rd April 2006BISHOP CRITICISES POLICE FORCE MERGER- "STATE OF FEAR AND ANXIETY" USED TO PUSH THROUGH CHANGESThe Anglican Bishop of ... Read more
Home Secretary announces force mergers
Posted 22-03-2006The Home Secretary has today (3 March 2006) announced his proposal to merge the police forces of West Mercia, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and West Midlands. In response, Mr Paul Deneen, Chair of West Mercia Police Authority, said "We will continue during this objection period to press the Home Secretary to recognise the benefits ... Read more
Police Authority turn down voluntary merger proposal
Posted 16-02-2006West Mercia Police Authority today pledged their unanimous support for a strategic police service in Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Worcestershire.Members unanimously decided to reject the Home Secretary's call for authorities and forces in the West Midlands region to volunteer to form a single regional strategic police service, ... Read more
Police Authority sets budget for 2006/07
Posted 16-02-2006West Mercia Police Authority has today (14 February 2006) set its annual budget for 2006/2007, which will see an additional 118 additional Community Support Officers employed in communities throughout West Mercia. A further 95 police posts will provide enhanced capability and capacity in dealing with major crime, serious and organised crime, intelligence, roads policing, civil ... Read more
Joint Authority and Force Statement 6 Feb 06
Posted 06-02-2006Statement on behalf of the West Mercia Police Authority and West Mercia Police. Today the four forces and police authorities of the West Midlands region met with the Home Secretary. The Home Secretary reported progress on the review of police force structures announced in September 2005.On the basis of the ... Read more
Invitation to the Public to be involved in Local Community Meeting on Policing Issues
Posted 02-02-2006Members of the public are being invited to attend meetings between local communities and the police.Chair of West Mercia Police Authority, Mr Paul Deneen, said "Police/Community Consultative Group (PCCG) meetings, which are run and chaired by local people, have been established primarily so that the public can meet ... Read more
Response to presentation on Police Service Reform 22 Dec 05
Posted 22-12-2005THIS IS A JOINT PRESS RELEASE ON BEHALF OF WEST MERCIA POLICE AUTHORITY AND WEST MERCIA CONSTABULARYResponse to Presentation by Staffordshire, Warwickshire and West Midlands forces and Police Authorities on Police Service Reform.We welcome the public debate that has been generated by the publication today of the option preferred ... Read more
Government 'will consider' 4,000 evidence
Posted 20-12-2005Commenting on a debate in Parliament last night, Paul Deneen, chair of West Mercia Police Authority said.
"I am pleased that the Government found time to provide MPs with an opportunity to debate police service restructuring in England and Wales, before Christmas.
"The debate on these important proposals was very ... Read more
Strategic West Mercia Force is Way Forward
Posted 14-12-2005West Mercia Police Authority today approved plans to recommend a ?strategic' West Mercia Police Service to Home Secretary Charles Clarke.West Mercia Police Authority Chair, Mr Paul Deneen, said plans to further enhance the performance of the top performing police service in England and Wales, rather than create a new ... Read more
To date 88% prefer Strategic West Mercia Force
Posted 01-12-2005Eighty-eight per cent of people who have contacted West Mercia Police Authority by telephone, post, public meeting or the internet to express views about the future of local policing want the West Mercia force to be enhanced but continue to police the area it currently does.As of yesterday, November 29, ... Read more
Night-time Disorder in Ross-on-Wye
Posted 24-11-2005Licensees in Ross-on-Wye and West Mercia Constabulary have launched a joint initiative aimed at tackling night time disorder across the town.H.A.N.D., Herefordshire Against Night Time Disorder, is a scheme that takes direct action against anyone getting involved in alcohol-related disorder, either inside pubs and clubs or ... Read more
More than a 1,000 people register their view
Posted 24-11-2005Over one thousand people have already taken the opportunity to register their view about the future of policing in West Mercia, less than one day after a special freephone telephone number was set up by West Mercia Police Authority.In total, more than a thousand people have visited the Police ... Read more
Advertisements encourage local people to have their say
Posted 22-11-2005West Mercia Police Authority has taken the unprecedented step of taking full-page advertisements in local papers this week as a further means of encouraging local people to express their views on the future of policing in West Mercia.Themed "You have the right to remain silent ??..Please don't" the adverts ... Read more
Meeting with Home Office Minister Welcomed
Posted 16-11-2005Paul West, the Chief Constable of West Mercia Constabulary and Paul Deneen, Chair of West Mercia Police Authority, today met directly with Home Office Minister Fiona McTaggart to discuss police service restructuring.The meeting, which took place following the postponement of a planned debate on the force's performance in Westminster ... Read more
Consultation continues on future shape of policing
Posted 11-11-2005Consultation with the people of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Worcestershire will continue as planned until the end of the month, the chair of West Mercia Police Authority, Paul Deneen, has pledged today.The region’s police forces, West Mercia, West Midlands, Warwickshire and Staffordshire and their Police Authorities, ... Read more
Police Reorganisation October Submission
Posted 04-11-2005Following the publication of Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) ‘Closing the Gap’ report in September 2005, Charles Clarke, the Home Secretary asked Chief Constables and Police Authorities throughout England and Wales to consult on, and review, a series of options to restructure the police service.The restructuring exercise was ... Read more
Future of policing in West Mercia
Posted 04-11-2005A questionnaire to find out what people want for the future of policing in Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Worcestershire has been issued by the police authority.The survey can found at www.westmerciapoliceauthority.gov.uk and Chief Constable Paul West and Paul Deneen, Chair of the Police Authority ... Read more
Chief Constables and Police Authority Members meet to discuss Police Reform in the Midlands Region
Posted 04-11-2005Chief Constables and Police Authority Chairs and Chief Executives from West Mercia, Warwickshire, West Midlands and Staffordshire met for the first time to share their thoughts on how the police service should be restructured in the Midlands region.During the meeting, held on 20 October, Chief Constables and Police Authority Chairs ... Read more
Conservative MPs unite to save West Mercia Police
Posted 28-10-2005This press release was issued by Conservative MPs following their meeting with Paul West and Paul Deneen on Wednesday. It is being used widely by the media. The eight Conservative MPs representing Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire have united to fight government plans to absorb West Mercia police into a new ... Read more
West Mercia Performance Assessment 2004-05
Posted 27-10-2005Excellent crime investigation and enthusiastic leadership has helped to make West Mercia Constabulary one of the best performing forces in the country, a joint report published today confirms.West Mercia is rated as among the top police force in England and Wales according to the combined results of the Police ... Read more
Views Sought on Police Restructuring
Posted 19-10-2005Force and Police Authority determine optionsfor future delivery of local and regional policingThe Chief Constable of West Mercia Police, Paul West, and the Chair of West Mercia Police Authority, Paul Deneen, today urged members of the public to examine Government proposals for policing reform across England and Wales.Following the ... Read more
Response to HMIC 'Closing the gap' Report from Chief Constable Paul West
Posted 06-10-2005Commenting on the publication of 'Closing the gap', a report by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary which recommends changes to the structure of forces, Chief Constable Paul West said today:"Having attended a briefing by Home Secretary Charles Clarke yesterday and listened to the views of members of West Mercia ... Read more
Response to HMIC Report 'Closing the gap' from Chair of Police Authority Paul Deneen
Posted 06-10-2005"Effective consultation vital to shape future policing services" - Paul DeneenThe Chair of West Mercia Police Authority, Mr Paul Deneen, yesterday attended a briefing with Home Secretary Charles Clarke following the publication of 'Closing the gap' - a report by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary. Mr Deneen was accompanied by Chief Constable ... Read more
Changing the Policing Landscape
Posted 06-10-2005"I have no blueprint for change in this area but I don't believe the number 43 ?has any particular mystic value as the best way in which we should organise ourselves throughout the country."Home Secretary 19 May 2005The long awaited HMIC report on Capacity and Capability was published today (Friday 16 September). ... Read more
Police Authority Approve Plans for New Section Station and Doubling of Custody Facilities in Leominster
Posted 30-09-2005West Mercia Police Authority today approved plans by West Mercia Constabulary to increase its presence in Leominster in Herefordshire by building a larger section station and doubling the number of custody cells.At its full meeting today, Tuesday September 20, the Authority approved a ?4.25 million scheme which will see a new ... Read more
Police Authority Supports Neighbourhood Policing
Posted 05-09-2005Friday 8th July 2005Commenting on an adjournment debate about Neighbourhood Policing in Parliament on Wednesday evening, Paul Deneen, Chair of West Mercia Police Authority, said:"We welcome the fact that Neighbourhood Policing was raised by Worcester MP Mike Foster on Wednesday night. The Authority is fully supportive of the way ... Read more
Police Authority sets budget for 2007/08
Posted 13-03-2007West Mercia Police Authority has approved its budget for 2007/2008 and announced the contribution homeowners will make to maintain a good police service in the region. The average Band D householder will pay just two pence a day more towards one of the top performing forces in England and Wales.
The ... Read more
Public Meetings on Policing Issues
Posted 04-03-2007Members of the public are being invited to attend public meetings being held across Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire between local communities, the police and Police Authority.
Chair of West Mercia Police Authority, Mr Paul Deneen, said"Police/Community Consultative Group (PCCG) meetings, which are run and chaired by local people, ... Read more
Protective services recruitment ahead of schedule
Posted 03-03-2007The recruitment of an extra 95 police officers and staff to strengthen the West Mercia Constabulary??s ability to tackle issues including serious and organised crime; roads policing; cross border crime and counter terrorism is ahead of schedule, it has been announced.
Chief Constable Paul West told members of West Mercia ... Read more
Force praised by HMIC
Posted 26-02-2007The professionalism and commitment of West Mercia Constabulary officers and staff has been praised by the head of Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary.
Sir Ronnie Flanagan, Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary, visited the force last month and has paid tribute to the high standards maintained by officers and staff.
... Read more
Chair honoured by University
Posted 05-01-2007Chair of West Mercia Police Authority and University of Worcester alumnus Paul Deneen this week received an honorary degree from the University of Worcester in recognition of his work in the community.
Amongst those supporting Paul Deneen at the award ceremony were his colleagues from the Police Authority and Constabulary, ... Read more
Police Authority sets budget for 2007/08
West Mercia Police Authority has approved its budget for 2007/2008 and announced the contribution homeowners will make to maintain a good police service in the region. The average Band D householder will pay just two pence a day more towards one of the top performing forces in England and Wales.
The ... Read more
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