West Midlands Police and Crime Panel to Hold Chief Constable Confirmation Hearing

Published: 22nd Sep 2026

News item on the 28 September 2026 WMPCP meeting where the Chief Constable Confirmation Hearing is on the Agenda.

The West Midlands Police and Crime Panel will hold a Confirmation Hearing to consider the proposed appointment of Mr Scott Green as Chief Constable of West Midlands Police.

The hearing forms part of the Panel's statutory role to review key appointments proposed by the Police and Crime Commissioner. Panel members will examine the candidate's professional competence and suitability for the role before reaching a recommendation.

The hearing will take place on 28 September 2026 in public and will be livestreamed. The Panel's recommendation will be published following the meeting.

Further information about the Panel is available on the Panel's website. Meeting papers for the Confirmation Hearing have been published and are available here - 28 September 2026 agenda pack.