Selhurst residents have their say

Steve Reed MP hosted a busy residents meeting for residents living in Selhurst on Saturday (5^th September). Dozens of local people came along to have their say on local and national issues with the top issues being crime, housing, the state of local streets and the refugee crisis.  Steve has held meetings for constituents right across Croydon North every few weeks ever since he was first elected in a by-election in November 2013.

Local people were pleased that the recently elected Labour council is taking much tougher action against fly-tippers after years of neglect by the Tories. But there was a clear demand for more action to deter those whose selfish behaviour makes the streets filthy for everyone else.  With the European refugee crisis in the headlines, residents were clear the British Government should offer more help but also wanted to make sure local services weren’t left overstretched and struggling to cope.

Hard-working Labour councillors Toni Letts and Timothy Godfrey were also at the meeting to answer questions about local services.

Speaking after the meeting, Steve said:

It’s important to me that people know I’m out and about and keen to hear their views.  It makes me a better MP if I stay in touch with local people as much as possible.  Croydon North has a great community but many challenges that need to be tackled.  Local people have ideas and views that need to be heard and acted on.