Adam Dance Mp

Adam Dance argues that South Somerset needs stronger policing resources and closer custody provision. Although a new Yeovil police station will include modern facilities, it will not have a custody suite, meaning officers may spend significant time transporting detainees to Bridgwater. Following concerns about shoplifting, antisocial behaviour and criminal damage, Dance plans to ask the Police and Crime Commissioner, Home Secretary and Prime Minister for data on travel times and potential funding for a local custody facility, including trained staff. He says the case should be built on evidence rather than blame.

Adam Dance argues that a new attempt to reform social care must succeed after 22 previous efforts since 1997 failed to deliver lasting change. He welcomes cross-party talks and calls for better support for unpaid family carers, universal access to necessary care, and protection against losing homes or life savings to care costs. He says effective reform would also reduce pressure on the NHS by helping people leave hospital safely, and urges Parliament to make difficult decisions and create a fair, sustainable care system.

Adam Dance argues that rising concerns about shoplifting, vandalism, antisocial behaviour and violent crime are undermining confidence in Yeovil and South Somerset. He welcomes the planned reopening of Yeovil Police Station, including a dedicated dog unit and armoury, but criticizes the absence of a custody suite, which means suspects are transported to Bridgwater and officers are taken away from local streets. He also calls for faster justice and promises to press Westminster for greater investment in Somerset policing and related services.