Have your say about Policing
West Mercia Police Authority is urging the public to say what they value most from their police force and to give their views and suggestions on spending reductions. Details and further information can be found on the Police Authority’s website www.westmerciapoliceauthority.gov.uk.
West Mercia Police Authority Chairman, Shelia Blagg, explained: “Difficult choices will need to be made if we are to achieve the level of savings requires of us over the next four years, without reducing the effectiveness of our police services. In choosing areas for reductions and those to be protected, the views of our communities matter. We need to know what the public value most and would very much like to hear their views and suggestions. We hope that, by providing information in a variety of formats we are making it easier for as many people as possible to become involved in setting policing priorities. “
A live webcast will be held on Wednesday 12 January at 2pm, when Shelia Blagg, with the Chief Constable, Paul West, and Treasurer, Patrick Birch, will be outline their thoughts on the priorities and be available to answer questions live on air. To submit questions ahead of time email westmerciapa@gmail.com. To join in with the webcast visit the Police Authority website www.westmeciapoliceauthority.gov.uk.
Public meetings are also being held on the following dates:
- The Lecture Theatre, Hindlip Hall, Worcester WR3 8SP on Tuesday 11 January 2011 from 7pm to 9pm
- Shrewsbury Town Football Club, Oteley Road, Shrewsbury SY2 6ST on Wednesday 12 January 2011 from 7pm to 9pm
- The Council Chamber, Brockington, 35 Hafod Road, Hereford HR1 1SH on Thursday 13 January 2011 from 7pm to 9pm
- The Civic Offices, Telford Town Centre, TF3 4WZ on Monday 17 January 2011 from 7pm to 9pm
The meetings will include presentations and a question and answer session with the Chief Constable, Chair of the Police Authority and Treasurer.
Views can also be submitted to the Police Authority by: email police.authority@westmercia.pnn.police.uk; fax 01743 264699; or writing to The Chief Executive, West Mercia Police Authority FREEPOST SY 952, Shrewsbury SY2 6BR.
The deadline for responses is 31 January 2011.
