In Parliament, Local MP Robert Largan praised the actions of Derbyshire Police, making multiple arrests on Fairfield Road in Buxton and called on Priti Patel to ensure High Peak gets its “fair share” of Police resources.
The MP was speaking in a session of Home Office Questions in the House of Commons, joining by Zoom from his home in Glossop, on Monday (8 February).
Robert Largan MP spoke in the Commons, saying:
“So far, more than 1,000 local people have taken part in my High Peak crime survey. Many residents have raised concerns about antisocial behaviour and drugs, particularly on Fairfield Road in Buxton. I am really pleased that Derbyshire police are being proactive and just last week made multiple arrests in the area, but I want to make certain that they have the resources that they need. Will the Home Secretary assure the people of High Peak that we will get our fair share of the 20,000 additional police officers?”
The Home Secretary, Priti Patel, answered:
“My hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise these issues. On a fair share of police officers, I understand that his force has already recruited 67 more police officers, and our plans to recruit 20,000 police officers go from strength to strength. I note that Derbyshire police have received over £400,000 in covid surge funding very much to step up on enforcement and fines, and to deal with issues such as antisocial behaviour, which is a particular issue that my hon. Friend has raised on behalf of his constituents.”
The arrests on Fairfield Road took place after a special multi-agency meeting organised by Robert Largan MP, calling for more action to tackle drugs and anti-social behaviour issues around Fairfield Road. The meeting was attended by Ark Housing, Derbyshire Police, Derbyshire Fire & Rescue, Derbyshire Adult Social Care and High Peak Borough Council.
Residents can still make their voices heard by taking a few minutes to fill out the High Peak Crime Survey at: www.robertlargan.co.uk/crimesurvey .
Robert Largan MP commented:
“Lots of local people are really concerned about anti-social behaviour and drugs. I am really pleased that the Police are being proactive and have made a number of arrests of Fairfield Road. But it is vital that we get more police officers and resources, so that we can tackle crime more effectively. That’s why I am pushing for more police in Parliament and doing everything I can to ensure High Peak gets our fair share of resources.”
