Opportunity to have your say on fire and police priorities in North Yorkshire

The Mayor has a duty to consult with communities, businesses, stakeholders and staff to develop plans which set out the strategic direction and priorities for North Yorkshire Police, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and victims’ services across York and North Yorkshire.

Mayor Skaith has delegated the consultation process and setting of the priorities to Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime.

To help in this work to make York and North Yorkshire safer for everyone who lives in, works in and visits the county, they want to hear the public’s views on the priorities for local police and fire services.

The six week public consultation runs until Monday November 18.

Mayor Skaith said: “Communities are at the heart of our ambitions for York and North Yorkshire, and we are committed to working together to overcome challenges, developing early prevention strategies to create a safer place for everyone who lives, works, and visits here.

“To do this we need to make sure our police and fire priorities reflect your needs that is why it is so important that as many people as possible take part in this consultation.”

Cllr Coles said: “It is really important to the Mayor and I that our local police, fire and crime plans reflect local needs and priorities and the views of local residents, businesses and communities.

“We want to hear from as many people as possible, across all communities in York and North Yorkshire. Please take a few moments and have your say.”

Complete the online survey at www.YourPoliceAndFire.com.

The surveys should take no more than 10 minutes to complete.

The surveys are also available in a variety of accessible formats by calling 01423 569 562, by emailing [email protected], or by writing to the Office for Policing, Fire, Crime and Commissioning, Harrogate Police Station, Beckwith Head Rd, Harrogate, HG3 1FR.

The plans which will set out the priorities are:

Police and Crime Plan 2025-2029 – This plan sets out the vision and priorities for North Yorkshire Police, community safety and victims’ rights, as well as the objectives and ambitions that the Chief Constable will be held to account against.

Fire and Rescue Plan 2025-2029 – This plan sets out the strategic vision, priorities and objectives for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service for how it will better respond to the need of our communities.

You can read the current plans on the York and North Yorkshire Office for Policing, Fire, Crime and Commissioning website