Simon Foster

I took on and defeated the Govt and Mayor Street - to defend democracy and rights of the people I represent. Now campaigning to continue to rebuild community policing/invest in prevention/prioritise rights and welfare of victims - to ensure safety of the people I represent.

🆕 @SimonFosterPCC has sought formal assurances from @WMPolice regarding the safety and security of the upcoming local elections on May 7 🗳 The PCC has questioned the force on its dedicated policing plan to protect candidates, staff and voters. More 👉 shorturl.at/WitCa

Fantastic to be able to catch up with @SimonFosterPCC in Erdington to talk about the work his teams are doing to achieve a near 20% drop in drug-related neighbourhood crime across the entire West Midlands. #positivepolicing

@AlexDaviesJones @SimonFosterPCC @RSVP_West_Mids @bswaid @RoshniBham @VS_WestMidlands @WestMidsASN @SignHealth @WMPolice @hmpps A pleasure to welcome @VictimsComm Claire Waxman OBE to today’s West Midlands Victims Summit at @ICC_Birmingham 🟣

@AlexDaviesJones @SimonFosterPCC @RSVP_West_Mids @bswaid @RoshniBham @VS_WestMidlands @WestMidsASN @SignHealth @WMPolice @hmpps Minister for Victims & VAWG, @AlexDaviesJones, tells today’s #WestMidlands Victims Summit that the biggest frustration among victims remains court backlogs. “It’s the long wait to get to court and the huge impact that is having on #victims,” she states.

@AlexDaviesJones @SimonFosterPCC @RSVP_West_Mids @bswaid @RoshniBham @VS_WestMidlands @WestMidsASN @SignHealth @WMPolice @hmpps VA Natalie Queiroz opens today’s event, highlighting the importance of partnerships to give #victims a voice, highlighting the vital work that’s ongoing regionally & nationally. @SimonFosterPCC adds that victims’ rights must always be at the forefront of policing & the CJS.

@AlexDaviesJones @SimonFosterPCC A huge shout-out to our wonderful victims' service & support providers here at the #WestMidlands Victims Summit today 👏 🟣 @RSVP_West_Mids 🟣 @bswaid 🟣 @RoshniBham 🟣 Anawim 🟣 @VS_WestMidlands 🟣 Remedi 🟣 @WestMidsASN 🟣 CRASAC 🟣 @SignHealth 🟣 @WMPolice 🟣 @hmpps

Minister for Victims & VAWG, @AlexDaviesJones, will be speaking this morning, detailing her vision nationally on how victims can - and should - be better supported. Commissioner @SimonFosterPCC will also outline his Police & Crime Plan and #Victims Strategy 2025-2029 pledges 🟣

We’re live from @ICC_Birmingham for the West Midlands #Victims Summit 2026 🟣 Natalie Queiroz MBE, #WestMidlands Victims’ Advocate, will open today’s event. @SimonFosterPCC will also welcome partners and key stakeholders to discuss victims’ support, services and commitments 🤝

.@SimonFosterPCC will today hold @WMPolice to account. Key agenda items include 👇 🔵 Domestic abuse, VAWG & child sexual exploitation 🔵 Costs & demands of XL Bully dogs ban since 2024 🔵 Local elections on May 7 are safe for all involved 🔵 Drones at Villa Park & Molineux

🚨 @SimonFosterPCC has praised the success of an intensive Winter of Action in the West Midlands. The surge in activity, which saw 280+ arrests and the dismantling of a £1.7 million cannabis factory, was part of a national @ukhomeoffice initiative. 👉 shorturl.at/MItks

.@SimonFosterPCC has welcomed a significant reduction of a near-20% drop in drug-related neighbourhood crime across the #WestMidlands 📉 ✅ 48% drop in #Solihull ✅ 67.9% investigation success rate ✅ Drug-poisoning deaths falling Full story 👉 shorturl.at/jDkTT

The data highlights a significant success for local policing 💪 @SimonFosterPCC 🗣 "We are dismantling networks, saving lives and making our region safer." westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/pcc-hails-clea…

.@SimonFosterPCC & Victims' Advocate Natalie Queiroz MBE have announced an investment of almost £85,000 to support a range of innovative projects designed to empower #victims of crime and ensure they can access justice and understand their rights 💜 👉 shorturl.at/juPck

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner @SimonFosterPCC visited the Mizizi Boys Mentorship in #Coventry to see first-hand how a £5,000 grant from his My Community Fund is transforming the lives of young men in the city ⚽ 🙌 👉 shorturl.at/AG0ES

🚨 @WMPHistory are offering FREE group visits to the historic Steelhouse Lane Lock-Up Museum through to the end of July. They want local groups who might not otherwise get the chance to step back in time and explore our region's policing history 👮 🎫 shorturl.at/Ba0k1

Happy International Women’s Day from @SimonFosterPCC and all at the OPCC 💜 Thank you to all our remarkable colleagues, friends and partners who continue to inspire change.

The agenda for the meeting of the West Midlands Police and Crime Panel on 16 March at 1pm has been published. Papers can be accessed here - tinyurl.com/9txmhc9u The meeting is at @coventrycc @SimonFosterPCC

Youngsters received a free bike repair workshop to create a safe social space for them, and boost their skill set 🚲 One of the young people even told us he wanted to be a mechanic when he was older! Read more: ow.ly/7aOm50Yq5Gl

📅 Another month has come to a close and @SimonFosterPCC has once again been busy across the region. He secured a record level of investment for West Midlands Police and oversaw the rollout of the new T10 Taser, along with much more!

PCC @SimonFosterPCC has paid tribute to police staff in the West Midlands. He is proud to celebrate their contributions as part of National Police Staff Week of Celebration and Recognition. They bring talent and value to the force and "underpin modern policing".