, Mayor of York and North
Yorkshire and , Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, are asking
for the public's help in setting the priorities for North
Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.
The Mayor is consulting 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.
They are asking people to share their views online
at www.yourpoliceandfire.com before
the consultation closes on Monday 18 November.
Mayor David Skaith has delegated the consultation process and
setting of the priorities to , Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime.
To help in this work and make York and North Yorkshire safer for
everyone who lives here, works here, and visits us, they want to
hear your views on your priorities for your local police and fire
services.
, Mayor of York and North
Yorkshire 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."
, Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, for York
and North Yorkshire 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."
Residents or community groups can complete the online survey at
www.YourPoliceAndFire.com.
The survey should take you no more than 10 minutes to complete.
The survey is also available in a variety of accessible formats
by calling 01423 569 562, by emailing info@northyorkshire-pfcc.gov.uk,
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 2022-2029 – 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 here: www.northyorkshire-pfcc.gov.uk/plan/
