Andrew Mitchell raised the issue of the proposed closure of the Royal Sutton Coldfield police station, a matter of grave importance to his constituents and the future security of the town. The current police station has served since 1960 and houses all necessary policing assets. Sutton Coldfield hosts around 5,500 new homes in the Langley area, making it one of the largest housing developments in the country, necessitating a fully equipped and proactive police presence. Core policing includes local policing services, criminal investigation departments, antisocial behaviour management, and support for victims of crime and domestic violence. The residents contribute £8 million annually to the police precept, yet the station's running cost represents less than 4% of this amount. Mitchell pledged during his election campaign to prevent any closure or diminution in police activity and highlighted that the Labour West Midlands Mayor had promised to halt all police station closures but seems unable to influence their colleague.