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<p>The Home Secretary last met with the Mayor of the West Midlands on 7 August 2018
where they discussed a range of issues including police funding and devolution</p><p>Ministers
meet regularly with Police and Crime Commissioners and Mayors to discuss a range of
topics. This includes significant recent engagement on demand ahead of the publication
of the Provisional Police Funding Settlement last month.</p><p>Under these proposals
total funding for West Midlands Police could increase by up to £34.2 million to £568.6
million in 2019/20, including funding from council tax, if the Police and Crime Commissioner
uses the full precept flexibility provided.</p>
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