Today I wrote to the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster, urging him to reinstate a permanent Police base in Stourbridge.
You can see my letter below.
Dear Simon,
I was disappointed to learn that plans for a new police presence in Stourbridge have fallen through.
There was real optimism in the spring when I understand talks between Dudley Borough Council and the police were close to an agreement on the location of a new permanent base in Stourbridge.
It would be reassuring for my constituents if we could all agree that it would be hugely beneficial for the town to bring back a police presence, especially given the serious incident at the Ryemarket Car Park in March this year.
I was grateful for your assistance recently, when you helped me get a response from West Midlands Police in relation to the Ryan Passey case - clear evidence that it is possible for us to work together across the political divide for the people we are honoured to represent.
For some time now, it has been a clear and accepted truth that Stourbridge needs a permanent police base, and it should be a priority for West Midlands Police to conclude this matter. Your recent statement committed again to a policing base in Stourbridge, so I am sure you agree with me.
I would be grateful if you would give this your full attention so that people living in and around Stourbridge can feel safe and protected where they live. I would be happy to meet to discuss this further.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Suzanne Webb MP
Member of Parliament for Stourbridge
