Cat Eccles MP welcomed West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, Simon Foster, to Stourbridge, Brierley Hill and Netherton on Thursday 19 March for a visit focused on tackling crime, improving police visibility, and strengthening neighbourhood policing.

During the visit, Cat focused discussions on how local policing is delivered, including response times, neighbourhood teams, and ensuring residents feel safe and supported.

Cat also raised concerns from residents about crime, anti-social behaviour, speeding, and the need for a more visible and accessible police presence across Stourbridge, Brierley Hill, and Netherton.

Cat Eccles MP said:
“It was really valuable to welcome the Police and Crime Commissioner to Stourbridge and to raise the concerns that residents share with me every day.

People want to feel safe in their communities and to see a visible police presence that reassures them that issues are being taken seriously.

I know there has been speculation about the old police station, so I was pleased to have constructive discussions about strengthening neighbourhood policing from the Waterfront and town centre bases, and ensuring local voices are heard.”

Police and Crime Commissioner, Simon Foster, said:
“I was pleased to visit Stourbridge with Cat Eccles MP and hear directly about the priorities of local residents.

Strong engagement with communities is essential to effective policing. I remain committed to re-building neighbourhood policing and tackling the issues that matter most across the West Midlands.

We need accessible, reassuring, and visible policing to prevent and tackle crime and anti-social behaviour and keep people, families, businesses, and communities safe and secure.

I also want to thank Cat for her continued work to tackle anti-social behaviour and her support for the Thorns Road Action Group in addressing speeding concerns.”

The visit underlined the importance of strong partnership working between local representatives and policing leaders to keep communities safe.

Constituents are encouraged to continue raising concerns with Cat Eccles MP’s office so they can be taken forward with local policing teams. Cat will also provide regular updates via her social media channels and newsletter.

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Photo attached: Cat Eccles MP with PCC Simon Foster at the new Stourbridge police station at Copthall House