Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has reinforced his commitment to reducing harm on West Mercia’s roads by investing a further £50,000 in laser‑based technology to tackle speeding in local communities.
3 Jun 2026
Specialist 4x4 vehicles designed to improve police capability in rural areas are now serving West Mercia’s communities.
1 May 2026
The latest quarterly survey from West Mercia’s Police and Crime Commissioner, John Campion, has revealed a shifting landscape of public confidence.
16 Apr 2026
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is supporting the work of Blood Bikes volunteers by enabling Shropshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire Blood Bikes to store and access motorcycles at Oswestry Police Station.
11 Apr 2026
With one third of West Mercia’s communities living in rural areas, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has welcomed additional investment into the National Wildlife Crime Unit and the National Rural Crime Unit.
27 Mar 2026
PCC John Campion is seeking the views of Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire residents regarding proposals to merge police forces across England and Wales.
16 Mar 2026
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has welcomed a significant step forward to deliver swifter justice in West Mercia’s Crown Courts.
25 Feb 2026
West Mercia’s Police and Crime Commissioner has called on the Government to establish a robust legal framework for e-scooters.
20 Feb 2026
Telford & Wrekin Council, Shropshire Council, West Mercia Police and West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner have met to discuss a partnership approach to improving road safety.
3 Feb 2026
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has voiced concerns over the Government’s latest policing White Paper, warning that a shift toward a centralised model risks silencing local voices.
31 Jan 2026
Life-changing services that tackle domestic abuse and protect victims across West Mercia will receive £1.5 million in new funding from Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion.
19 Jan 2026
PCC John Campion has expressed concern that the settlement for police funding has fallen short of the expected amount – yet again placing policing at the bottom of the priority list.
27 Dec 2025
The Shrewsbury Moves Night Bus trial has been extended, and will now run from 7 January throughout February and March 2026, operating Wednesday to Saturday until midnight.
20 Dec 2025
PCC John Campion has shone a spotlight on West Mercia Police's performance in a meeting with the Chief Constable.
14 Dec 2025
Telford MP Shaun Davies recently facilitated a round table meeting with the policing minister Sarah Jones and West Mercia’s PCC John Campion and Chief Constable Richard Cooper.
10 Dec 2025
Proposals by the Ministry of Justice to massively restrict the right to a jury trial have been criticised by Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion.
27 Nov 2025
Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) across England and Wales are to be abolished by the Government, bringing an end to the system introduced 12 years ago.
13 Nov 2025
West Mercia Police has increased its number of electric vehicles by 35 as it charges ahead with innovation and value for money, powered by funding from Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion.
8 Oct 2025
“Justice delayed is justice denied” is the continued message from Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion as the Government publishes the latest Crown Court statistics.
28 Sept 2025
In a move designed to support local policing and deliver greater value for taxpayers’ money, West Mercia Police’s Whitchurch base has relocated to the Whitchurch Town Council offices.
26 Sept 2025
