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Birmingham bus driver’s heroism recognised with award

...his legs or feet but I continued to reassure him by talking and asking questions about what football team he supports, what music he likes… this seemed to calm him...

5 year old who saved Mum after life-threatening fall shortlisted for award

...operator that she was ‘not to open the door to strangers’ but, persuaded by the operator, allowed the ambulance crew to enter the house to assist her mother. Dannielle Knibbs...

Dudley teenagers shortlisted for heroes award

...locating a high-risk missing person in Wrens Nest Nature Reserve. The missing person was 15 years old, pregnant and believed to be suicidal. The teenagers guided police officers to the...

Handsworth youngsters' football club shortlisted for best citizens' fund award project

...Handsworth, Perry Barr, Great Barr and Handsworth Wood and has been recognised for the positive contribution it has made strengthening community cohesion in inner-city Birmingham. Having received a grant from...

Chelmsley Wood enterprise 'Gro-Organic' recognised for supporting young offenders into work

Gro-organic, a social enterprise in Chelmsley Wood, has been nominated for an award at this year’s West Midlands Outstanding Citizens’ Awards. Gro-organic volunteers regenerate public spaces, including communal gardens, walkways...

Boxing club lands nomination for citizenship award

...has been nominated for the Outstanding Community Project Award 2017. Craig O’Dell, on O’Dells Community Amateur Boxing Club being nominated for the Outstanding Community Project Award, said: “The club is...

Sandwell headteacher recognised for work supporting neighbourhood policing

...community. The programme brings children, police, local businesses and parents into contact with each other to discuss challenges facing their community. The neighbourhood police team have reported positive changes in...

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner and Chief Constable brief MPs on police funding and counter terrorism challenges

Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson and Chief Constable Dave Thompson are holding a joint briefing for MPs to outline the financial challenge facing the force and the threats that...

Statement from West Midlands PCC and Assistant Chief Constable on last night's events in London

...will take any steps necessary to keep our communities safe. “Communities will see additional officers across the West Midlands and at places of worship in response to the latest attack....

PCC speaks at road safety conference

...the Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner spoke about the importance of road safety and closer working between the police and Highways England. This is something the PCC has continued to prioritise...

PCC welcomes Sandwell's tough action on unauthorised encampments

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson has welcomed Sandwell’s tough action on unauthorised encampments, highlighting the partnership of West Midlands Police and Sandwell Council as setting an example...

West Midlands PCC alerts new MPs to police funding challenge

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson today congratulated the area’s 28 Members of Parliament on their successful election campaigns. PCC David Jamieson’s letter highlighted the significant funding challenge faced...

AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS year ended 31 March 2017

...the address given to make arrangements to ask any questions. A Local Government elector may object to the accounts of the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands and the...

Statement from the Police and Crime Commissioner following London attack

Statement from West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson following the London terror attack: “After the awful terrorist attack in London my thoughts are with the victims and their...

Senior Coventry Councillor joins PCC’s top team

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner has appointed Councillor Doctor Lynnette Kelly as an Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner, joining Ashley Bertie who has been re-appointed having served in the...