Gareth Boulton

West Mercia Police and Crime Panel - Friday, 10th July, 2026 11.00 am

The West Mercia Police and Crime Panel met on Friday 10 July 2026 to discuss a range of topics concerning policing and crime across the region. Key discussions were scheduled to include the Police and Crime Plan performance, the draft annual report of the Police and Crime Commissioner, and road safety initiatives. The panel was also set to review the appointment of co-opted members and the work programme for the upcoming year.

Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board - Friday, 12th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Overview and Scrutiny Performance Board (OSPB) met on Friday, 12 December 2025, to discuss the Worcestershire County Council Community Safety Update Report. The meeting covered a wide range of community safety issues, including trading standards, drugs and alcohol, domestic abuse, counter-terrorism, and youth services.

West Mercia Police and Crime Panel - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 11.00 am

The West Mercia Police and Crime Panel met to discuss the Police and Crime Commissioner's activity and performance, and to review the budget metrics. Councillor Barry Durkin, Chairman of the Panel, expressed disappointment that the panel had not been informed of budget issues in a timely manner. The panel agreed to set up working groups to look at the budget and digital services, and to invite the Chief Constable to future meetings.

West Mercia Police and Crime Panel - Monday, 21st July, 2025 11.00 am

The West Mercia Police and Crime Panel met to discuss the Police and Crime Commissioner's (PCC) activity and police performance, review the draft annual report, and set the work programme for the coming year. The panel heard updates on PCSO deployment, road safety initiatives, cybercrime strategies, and financial challenges facing West Mercia Police. The panel also noted the appointment of Jocelyn Anderson as a Lay Independent Co-opted Member.

West Mercia Police and Crime Panel - Monday, 16th September, 2024 11.00 am