Two Somerset MPs have called on the Government to provide councils with more powers to deal with illegal traveller encampments. Weston MP John Penrose and Wells MP James Heappey both spoke during a debate on the issue in Parliament this week. It follows a number of incidents during the summer…
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Today Weston MP John Penrose has responded to the Police & Crime Commissioner’s request for views about local crime-fighting priorities, saying the fight against drug crime and managing Weston’s late-night bars and clubs should be top of her list. John Penrose said: ‘We’ve made huge progress in dealing with drug…
Read MoreGreater accountability is needed for privately-owned drug rehabilitation centres in Weston-super-Mare, a councillor has warned. Last week, the Mercury reported on the concerns of Broadway Lodge’s chief executive Brian Dudley, who feels North Somerset Council is not doing enough to help addicts. Mr Dudley said the council focuses too much…
Read MoreLocal MP John Penrose has welcomed new statistics showing Weston’s burglary rate is far lower than the national average. The statistics appeared in MoneySuperMarket’s annual Burglary Claims Tracker, showing Weston’s rate is 8.3% compared to 14.3% nationwide. Commenting on the figures John Penrose said:- “This is very encouraging news about…
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