Council Business
Public Consultation on proposals regarding Police Force Mergers
We have been asked by the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner to share information about the current Public Consultation on Police Force Mergers.
Published: 22 March 2026
We’ve been asked to share this on behalf of the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION on Government proposals regarding police force mergers.
“This week I launched a consultation to seek the views of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and Worcestershire residents regarding Government proposals to merge police forces across England and Wales.
The Government announced that an independent review into these proposals would be carried out, which could see the existing structure of 43 police forces reduce to 12. This would be the biggest change to policing in more than six decades.
These proposals weren’t in Labour’s manifesto in the General Election; therefore, I am committed to representing the public voice. Through this three-month consultation, I hope to hear from as many West Mercia residents as possible – regardless of whether people are for or against the proposals.
Links to the consultation and further information are available below: