The police and crime commissioner (PCC) for the West Midlands has won a High Court challenge against Government plans to transfer his powers to the region’s mayor.
Simon Foster, a Labour politician, took legal action against the Home Office’s move to scrap his role in time for local elections in May.
His powers over the local police force are set to be merged with those of the West Midlands mayor – a role currently held by Conservative Andy Street.
On Monday, a judge ruled in Mr Foster’s favour, concluding the Home Office had not provided sufficient information when consulting over its plans.
