Paulette met with Chief Superintendent Richard North and his team to get an update on crime and policing across Erdington, Kingstanding, Castle Vale, and South Oscott.

Reassurance was provided that every measure is being taken to keep our community safe during the violence and disorder we have seen across the country.

They discussed increasing police presence on the high street, including the situation at the international shop.

They also talked about improving police numbers across all our areas to ensure a visible and reassuring presence.

It was good to hear that more police response officers have been redeployed at Erdington Police Station. The move will no doubt strengthen local community policing.

Keep an eye out for Paulette’s next police and crime update.