West Mercia Police has reviewed the opening hours of its public service counters in an effort to give a more consistent service across the force area.

The aim is that the 31 public service counters across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Worcestershire will give an improved service according to demand and policing need.

The West Mercia Police Authority met yesterday, Tuesday, February 14th to decide whether it is going to vote in favour of the proposals.

If the revised plans do get the green light the public will benefit from a wide range of opening hours, including evenings and weekends.

Chief Superintendent Kevin Purcell said: "The change to public service counter opening times will not affect local policing and all police stations will remain operational. We want to make sure we offer a good service to the public and be as accessible as possible. Visiting your local police station front counter in person is not the only way to get in touch with us.

"West Mercia Police is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week via a variety of contact channels. You can ring 101 for non-emergencies and 999 if you need us more urgently. Contact can also be made through the force website http://www.westmercia.police.uk/">www.westmercia.police.uk/ and you can follow us on Facebook and Twitter."