Police Services In-person Access 2026-02-09
2026-02-09
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Q1
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The Liberal Democrat MP for Hazel Grove is concerned about in-person accessibility of police services following the closure of Bredbury police station.
What steps she is taking to help ensure in-person access to police services. Of concern is the increased antisocial behaviour and violent incidents, especially retail crime. The community wants reassurance that they can access police in person for various reasons including accessibility and reassurance.
Every ward will have a named community officer. The £200 rule for retail crime is scrapped, and more officers are deployed to address increased theft. Additional steps include innovative solutions for visibility but the priority is having a named police officer in each ward.
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The specific ask about ensuring communities can access police services in person was partially addressed but no concrete commitments were made.
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Q2
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Retail crime in Woodley has increased, leading to concerns about the accessibility of local police services following the closure of Bredbury station.
The community of Woodley is plagued by retail crime. Bredbury police station was closed a few years ago. The Lib Dems propose a police counter in every community for better access and reassurance. What steps are being taken to ensure that communities like Woodley can access police services in person?
Every ward will have a named community officer, and the £200 rule for retail crime has been scrapped. There are more officers deployed to address increased theft. Innovative solutions can be considered but having a named officer is key progress.
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The specific ask about ensuring in-person accessibility of police services was not fully addressed with concrete commitments.
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Q3
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Humberside police and trade unions are concerned about potential closures of counters under Operation Balance, affecting access to local police.
Local communities are worried about accessing local police due to concerns raised by Humberside police and the trade unions. Can she offer reassurance that they will be able to contact their local police when needed?
Police forces have £796 million of additional funding this year, which is a 4.5% cash increase and a 2.3% real-terms increase. The neighbourhood guarantee aims to ensure quick responses and accessibility in the community.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific ask about reassurance for accessing local police was not fully addressed with concrete commitments.
Response accuracy