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PCC seeks people's views on police forces merger

Published

16 August 2026

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regulatory

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Government & Space

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United Kingdom

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Fusion42 · 17 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The Police and Crime Commissioner of Surrey is soliciting public feedback on government plans to merge Surrey Police with neighbouring forces into a larger regional 'mega force' as part of police reform efforts to improve efficiency and restore trust.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Government & Space.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a larger regional police force that could shift local policing priorities and budgets. Police and crime commissioners now hold more sway by shaping public input before final government force mergers.

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1 source · 16 Aug 2026

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