Conservative PCC Attends Prime Minister Meeting in Burton

Staffordshire’s Police & Crime Commissioner Matthew Ellis attended a private meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron in Burton on Friday (19 April) to discuss wide-ranging plans for Staffordshire.

Commissioner Ellis’ proposals will be outlined in the Police and Crime Plan, which he will unveil in June.

Mr Elis said, “I was delighted to be asked by the Prime Minister to meet and was surprised to have nearly half an hour of his time talking about real business – it was sit down straight talking to understand what we are doing in Staffordshire.

“The Prime Minister was clearly knowledgeable and exceptionally complimentary about what we’re doing in Staffordshire and we had a useful talk about how the Government can help.  Discussions were about different authorities working collectively behind the scenes to cut re-offending rates, provide more positive outcomes in a way that saves public money.”

The plan will be a collaborative approach from public sector to cut crime.  It will also involve reviewing buildings with the future prospect of public services working together under one roof – one-stop shops wherever possible across Staffordshire, looking at the causes of crime rather than the effect to get better results.

Mr Ellis added, “The plan will be the most elaborative and most ambitious approach that has been done in the UK and aims to make a real difference to Staffordshire people.

“This was a memorable and very productive meeting.  It is clear the progress we are making has reached Downing Street and I hope to progress further with officials in London next month.”