The PCC of West Mercia Police has announced a roadshow taking place across three counties giving communities say chance to give their view on budget proposals. 

The roadshow will take place between Monday, December 18 and Friday, December 22 and will give residents in West Mercia a chance to complete the consultation in-person and speak to the PCC’s team. 

The PCC is focused on making good investment and has already made and is making progress in the areas that communities felt mattered most. The proposed budget will see more viable and accessible police officers, better quality investigations and outcomes, and improved public contact.

There will be a stalls outside of:

Guildhall, Worcester- Today, Monday 18 from 10am to 12pm.

Old Market Shopping Centre, Herefordshire- Tomorrow, Tuesday 19 from 11am to 2pm

Kidderminster Town Hall- Wednesday 20 from 11am to 2pm

Darwnin Shopping Centre, Shropshire- Thursday 21 from 11am to 2pm

Telford Centre- Friday 22 from 10am to 12pm

PCC, John Campion, said: “On elf the biggest decisions I make every year is setting the budget for West Mercia Police and the wider work to support victims ad prevent crime. 

“As part of that, I make tough choices about the amount of Council Tax you pay to ensure your police force has the resources and tools it needs to delver on your priorities. 

“So it’s vital that communities across West Mercia have their say. The roadshow is an opportunity to do so in-person alongside my team, with the survey also available online on the ‘West Mercia PCC’ website until it closes on Sunday, January 7. “

Find out more information and complete the consultation by going to  www.westmercia-pcc.gov.uk/budget2024.