Developments in Hertfordshire

A new working group has been set up by Hertfordshire, Essex and Bedfordshire senior police officials to look at the opportunities of working together, reports the Bishops Stortford Citizen, where there is more detail.

Hertfordshire Police Authority has received thousands of replies to its public consultation about the merger proposals. The consultation runs until July 10. The feedback will be considered by the authority when it meets on July 21 to agree its response to the Home Secretary.

Local councils and police authorities have until August 11 to raise any objections on the merger.

The on-line survey and questionnaires are available at http://www.herts-police-authority.org.uk.

Views can be emailed to survey.hpa@herts.pnn.police.uk or by texting MERGEYES or MERGENO to 81025.