A new serious violence strategy has been published, setting out plans to tackle violent crime across York and North Yorkshire and ensure victims receive better protection.
On Thursday 20 March, Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing Fire and Crime will host her online public meeting where North Yorkshire’s Chief Constable will be held to account on behalf of the public.
Acer House Victims’ Centre will provide dedicated, modern facilities to better meet the needs of victims of rape and sexual assault helping to improve their outcomes, both inside and outside the criminal justice system and in their recovery and healing.
To mark International Women’s Day, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire David Skaith, visited the Kyra Women’s Project in York; a charity that supports women through workshops, courses and activities aimed at empowering them in their personal and professional lives.
Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and crime said: “The opening of the brilliant new police and fire station in Ripon this week has provided the opportunity to assess the facilities we have available for our neighbourhood policing teams in the city. “As a result of the £926,000 investment in the new joint facility, […]
York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith has officially opened the newly refurbished joint police and fire station in Ripon.
On 26 February 2025 the government published their response to the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 report. The fire at Grenfell Tower which occurred on 14 June 2017 was a national tragedy that took 72 lives. A Public Inquiry was launched with a Phase one report published in October 2019 and a final report (Phase 2) […]
York and North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, Jo Coles, comments on new Government Bill to tackle violence against women and girls.
People across North Yorkshire are being urged to play their part in helping prevent violent crime as a countywide rollout of knife bins gets underway.