Councillor Bill Hopkins

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.

Pension Investment Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.00 am

Here's a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Pension Investment Sub-Committee meeting. The meeting included presentations on investment performance and sustainable funds. The sub-committee was also expected to exclude the public and press from some of the meeting due to the discussion of exempt financial information.

Pension Investment Sub-Committee - Monday, 15th September, 2025 2.00 pm

The Pension Investment Sub-Committee met on 15 September 2025, and agreed to an investment in Novum Investment Management Ltd, subject to due diligence. The committee also received macroeconomic updates from Invesco, and a review of the Fund's Investment Strategy from Redington Ltd.

Council - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Worcestershire County Council met to discuss a range of issues, including treasury management, school places, local government reorganisation, and climate change. Councillors approved a healthcare parking permit scheme, but rejected a motion to withdraw the council's bid for a single unitary authority. They also agreed with the scientific consensus that man-made climate change exists.

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.