The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Shropshire (including Telford and Wrekin), Herefordshire and Worcestershire
Sector
Public Administration And Defence Public Administration And Defence; Compulsory Social Security Provision Of Services To The Community As A Whole 84.24 - Public order and safety activities
287 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
7 September 2010
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
16 September 2013
Description
West Mercia Police, a force covering Shropshire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire, have announced that they are cutting 287 jobs over the next three years. Around 189 staff roles will be cut and 98 police officers. The losses are expected to be made through natural wastage and retirements.
Sources
7 September 2010: BBC Website
Citation
Eurofound (2010), West Mercia Police, Internal restructuring in United Kingdom, factsheet number 70931, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/70931.
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