Dame Diana Johnson visited Ipswich to address shoplifting and anti-social behaviour with local stakeholders and residents
Ipswich: The Policing Minister, Dame Diana Johnson, recently dropped by Ipswich to chat about some pressing issues. She met with local MP Jack Abbott and a bunch of residents and business owners to tackle the rise in shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
During her visit, they discussed how to revitalize the town centre and make it a safer place for everyone. It was a great opportunity for the community to voice their concerns and share ideas on how to improve things.
Dame Diana expressed her gratitude to Mr. Abbott for the invite, saying it was important to see the regeneration efforts firsthand. She pointed out that many towns are struggling with similar issues, and it’s clear that action is needed.
She mentioned the Government’s commitment to making real changes, including restoring local patrols so that communities have someone to turn to when they need help. It’s all about making people feel safe in their own neighborhoods.
Mr. Abbott echoed her sentiments, emphasizing that tackling retail crime and anti-social behaviour is crucial for the town’s revival. He’s keen on working together with the minister and local stakeholders to drive growth and opportunity in Ipswich.
They also talked about new measures the Government is rolling out to combat retail crime, like making it easier to prosecute shoplifters and protecting shop workers. It’s all part of a bigger plan to support local businesses and keep the community thriving.
With funding for town centre regeneration and new powers for councils, there’s a lot happening to help Ipswich bounce back. The recent budget also included some good news for small businesses, which is a win for the local economy.
