It was important to join Cllr Richard Morris, Dan Birch, local shop managers from businesses big and small, and police representatives at a roundtable in Droitwich to discuss the rising challenge of shoplifting and anti-social behaviour around our high street.
It was alarming to hear first-hand the scale of the problem and the impact it is having on both staff and businesses. I will be monitoring the situation closely and continuing to work with local partners to ensure action is taken.