Car key burglary in your area: What can you do?
Car key burglary in your area: What can you do? We can often see car thieves and car key burglars using the cover of night to carry out their crimes, but a few small steps can help stop them in their tracks. By taking a few crime prevention measures motorists can help prevent themselves from […]
West Mercia Police and Crime Panel – Independent Lay Member
We are looking for one member of the public to serve as an independent lay co-opted member of the West Mercia Police and Crime Panel for a four-year term. The Panel covers the geographical areas of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and Worcestershire. Support for the Panel is provided by Worcestershire County Council. The Panel […]
Visible and accessible presence the cornerstone of new Local Policing Charter Building strong relationships with local communities is the cornerstone of West Mercia Police’s Local Policing Charter as the force reinforces its commitment to neighbourhood policing. Launched this month, the refreshed Local Policing Charter is based on three principles – visibility, accessibility, engagement – and […]
A new home for Bromsgrove Men in Sheds
Bromsgrove Men in Sheds has moved to their new home at Finch End Farm Finstall where they are sharing a unit with H20 Restoration Limited. Men in Sheds is part of Age UK Bromsgrove, Redditch and Wyre Forest. To find out more about joining Men in Sheds or to offer support contact Jo Hughes […]
Road Closure
PUBLIC NOTICE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14 (AS AMENDED) WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL NOTICE OF THE CLOSURE OF C2177 UPPER GAMBOLDS LANE, FINSTALL, WORCESTERSHIRE (“THE HIGHWAY”) Reason for restriction: Urgent edge of carriageway reconstruction and verge works, including construction of a retaining wall. There is a likelihood of […]
Fraud Update
WEEKLY FRAUD UPDATE FROM WEST MERCIA POLICE – ECONOMIC CRIME UNIT – 25/02/2025 ARE YOUR CHILDREN SAFE ONLINE? Whilst the world of the Internet offers great opportunities for young and old […]
Fire and Rescue in our community
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has launched the consultation around its Community Risk Management Plan 2025-30 (CRMP). They would be very interested to know your views and hope that you will take part in the consultation which can be accessed via the following link: https://www.hwfire.org.uk/crmp/ The link takes you to full details concerning […]
Online safety tips…
From the WEST MERCIA POLICE – ECONOMIC CRIME UNIT NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS At the start of another New Year, what better time to make a new resolution to examine how we can protect ourselves from fraudsters, strengthen our protection and do all we can to avoid being a victim of the scammers in the coming […]