I will work to make sure we have safe and secure communities - raising your concerns with the police and the local council. I want to tackle crime head on with local initiatives and community policing.
Essex Police now has the highest headcount in its history and Hotspot Policing has reduced anti-social behaviour by more than 30% from 2023 to 2024.
As MP, I had quarterly meetings with Essex Police to discuss local policing matters such as anti-social behaviour, car crime, wildlife crime, and knife crime. Going forwards, I will do the same if I am lucky enough to be re-elected. If you have a concern, I will speak to the District Commanders about it.
We've had some recent successes with Government investment of £1.1 million in Hotspot Policing in Essex - introducing high-vis patrols and targetted intervention. As a result, there have been 592 extra hours of Essex Police patrols, 444 hours of Community Safety patrols, a community safety event and youth outreach work. All this has reduced anti-social behaviour in Basildon by over 30% year-on-year.
We've also increased police headcount increase dramatically. Essex Police now has the highest headcount than at any point in its 182-year history with over 900 new officers recruited since 2016. Nationally, we have met our 2019 Manifesto commitment to recruit an extra 20,000 police officers.
To combat car crime, Essex Police has set up its own Stolen Vehicle Intelligence Unit - carrying out large-scale operations into organised crime. Virtually every week, local police are finding stolen vehicles and securing convictions of dangerous criminals.
I will do everything I can to work with Essex Police and ensure that you feel safe on the streets and secure in your home.
Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, encouraged the Deputy Prime Minister to outline at PMQs what action the Government could take to maintain the high street presence of banks and post offices.
Following a recent meeting with local petitioners who are campaigning against th
Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, joined local campaigners on Friday 30 June to receive a petition against the closure of Lloyds Bank in Corringham, the last bank in Corringham.
Stephen Metcalfe recently met with local residents outside Lloyds Bank in Corringham which is
Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, recently visited the Dartford Crossing Control Centre to hear about capacity challenges, the history of the crossing and what the future holds.
On Friday 9 June, Stephen visited the Dartford Crossing Control Centre to meet with the Lower
Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, attended a remembrance service on Sunday to remember the lives of Nepalese Gurkhas and recognise 208 years of British Army membership and friendship.
On 23 April, Purfleet Heritage and Military Centre hosted Gurkha Remembrance Sunday.
Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, attended the grand opening of Thurrock Christian Fellowship’s new Community Engagement Café, called “Spacious Place”, at 2-4 Chase Road, Corringham, SS17 7QH.
Last Friday, Stephen cut the ribbon to officially launch “Spacious Place” – Thu
Under new plans announced by the Conservative Government, perpetrators of anti-social behaviour will face swift and visible justice through hotspot policing in Essex.
Dangerous Nitrous Oxide will be banned under the Anti-Social Behaviour Action Plan and the Police will be equipped with more
Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, visited Hope Community Supermarket in Basildon on Friday 24 March to hear from volunteers about their unique approach to helping vulnerable people in Basildon.
The Hope Community Supermarket in Basildon opened in Laindon Community Centre
Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, has strongly welcomed the end of the Prepayment Meter Premium which previously allowed energy companies to charge prepayment customers a premium for their energy usage.
As part of his 2023 Budget, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy H
Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, joined the Mayor of Thurrock, James Halden, to celebrate Commonwealth Day with a tea party on Saturday and a flag raising ceremony on Monday at Thurrock Council.
Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, was invited to attend a job fair at Basildon’s Church Walk Jobcentre on Friday 27 January that highlighted local employment opportunities and connected jobseekers with local employers and providers.
