On 27 January 2026, West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster convened the Accountability and Governance Board to address the significant failings surrounding Operation Parkmill.
The session marked a critical step in local democratic accountability following the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from the November 2025 Europa League fixture against Aston Villa at Villa Park.
The meeting focused on two primary objectives: scrutinising West Midlands Police’s decision-making through 41 statutory questions and clarifying the legal framework governing police leadership, relevant documents attached below.
