WEST MERCIA PCC: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT – PSCOs
RESPONSE TO REQUEST
Reference: WE11724
Date of response: 22nd April 2025
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 – INFORMATION REQUEST
Request:
1) I would like to know and have a breakdown of the costs associated with the recent 62 million pounds that has been spent on the West Mercia Police and Crime commissioner’s office and department this includes any staff pay increase along with the PCC himself.
2) I would also like know and have a breakdown of the costs associated with the recent 3.1 million pounds given to the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner for recruitment of new PSCOs under the neighbourhood policing grant.
Response:
1) Your request is exempt under Section 21 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, on the basis that the information you have requested is already reasonably accessible. The financial information relating to your request is published via the PCC’s website- Financial Reports – West Mercia Police Crime Commissioner. OPCC staff pay and payscales are available on the website – Team Information – West Mercia Police Crime Commissioner.
2) Breakdown of costs:
- Newly recruited officers (12) – £806k
- Redeployment of officers following recruitment of police staff (19) – £1,046k
- PCSO additionality to front line (20) – £1,146k
- Recruitment of specials (15) – £110k
Total spend – £3,108k
Yours Sincerely,
FOI Officer,
West Mercia OPCC
You have the right to request an internal review, this request should be sent in writing to:
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, West Mercia Police, Hindlip Hall, Worcester, WR3 8SP Email: [email protected]. Alternatively, you can forward you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office via their website www.ico.org.uk.
