Simon Foster | |
|---|---|
| West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner | |
| Assumed office 12 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | David Jameson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1961 (age 63–64) |
| Political party | Labour |
Simon Foster (born 1961) is a BritishLabour Party politician, and theWest Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner since May 2021.
Foster was elected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) in May 2021, and re-elected in May 2024.
With a career spanning 44 years in the legal field, Foster practiced as a legal aid solicitor for 35 years, including 22 years as a partner in a law firm.
Residing in theWest Midlands region for 35 years, Foster has deeply embedded himself in its community fabric, both personally and professionally. Throughout his legal career, he served at a Community Law Centre.
During his tenure as a partner in a law firm, specialising in legal aid, Foster focused on Housing and Public Law, focusing on the rights of individuals facing eviction, enduring substandard housing conditions, and experiencing homelessness.
With a longstanding connection to the West Midlands spanning over 38 years, Foster has not only worked but also raised his family in the region. He is married, with three daughters.[1][2]