The Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, has expressed his belief that it would be better for him to take on the responsibilities of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). This comes after the Levelling Up Bill was passed, allowing mayors to take over policing in their regions. However, PCC Simon Foster has criticized the idea, calling it a 'hostile takeover'. Street argues that combining the roles would lead to greater accountability and effectiveness in addressing crime.
By Rob Mayor & Sophie MaddenThe Mayor of the West Midlands said he believed it would be "better" for him to take on Police and Crime Commissioner responsibilities.
Speaking on Politics Midlands, Mr Street, a Conservative, said he feels at the end of the current term for the PCC, which coincides with the end of his term as Mayor, it would be "better for the two roles to come together" Labour MP for Walsall South Valerie Vaz said Mr Foster had been elected and "that is being taken away".But Mr Street said: "This is democratic.
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