Emma met with Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Vera Baird QC, in Biddick Hall yesterday along with local councillors and residents.
During the meeting, concerns were raised about anti-social behaviour in the area, with Superintendant Andrea Henderson responding that reports of anti-social behaviour had in fact decreased over the past year in South Shields.
Emma said:
“It was great to meet with Vera, local councillors and residents at Biddick Hall Community Centre which is a great centre for the local community.
In order to hold this government to account it is essential that I listen to the concerns of local residents. Under the previous Labour government, crime fell in South Shields and I am concerned that this Government’s policies will result in crime rising.”