People have a right to feel safe in their homes, free from crime and the fear of crime.
We should start by letting local residents, not remote politicians, decide if they want their street lights off or on throughout the night.
Our local council has taken action to support the police in combating crime and anti-social behaviour but we need to do more.
We still have many issues to deal with so I will work to create a multi-agency “Task Force” that involves all agencies working together to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour. This approach has been introduced elsewhere and there’s no reason why it should not happen here.
So, lights on where they are wanted and more action to deal with crime and anti-social behaviour so people feel safer in their homes and on the streets.
