Councillor Barry Durkin

West Mercia Police and Crime Panel - Monday, 30 November 2026 - 11.00 am

West Mercia Police and Crime Panel - Wednesday, 9th September, 2026 11.00 am

The West Mercia Police and Crime Panel met on Wednesday 9 September 2026 to discuss violence against women and girls, bringing offenders to justice, and the Police and Crime Plan performance. The panel also reviewed complaints processes and the work programme.

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.

West Mercia Police and Crime Panel - Friday, 6th February, 2026 11.00 am

The West Mercia Police and Crime Panel met on Friday 06 February 2026 to discuss and approve the proposed precept and budget for 2026/27. The panel voted to accept the proposed precept increase of £15 per average household, which equates to a 5.2% uplift. The meeting also covered the police and crime plan activity and performance monitoring, and a review of the complaints process.

West Mercia Police and Crime Panel - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 11.00 am

The West Mercia Police and Crime Panel is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, to discuss the Police & Crime Plan, budget metrics, rural crime, and the work programme. The meeting will be held at Wyre Forest House, the headquarters of Wyre Forest District Council. The headline topic for discussion appears to be the financial challenges facing West Mercia Police.