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On Thursday 24 April, Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing Fire and Crime will host her online public meeting where North Yorkshire’s Chief Fire Officer will be held to account on behalf of the public.

Commenting on the Government’s plans to put police officers back in our neighbourhoods, Jo Coles, York and North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime said: “The Government’s Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee to put police officers back on our streets is extremely welcome. Dedicated neighbourhood police officers and PCSOs can use local knowledge to address […]

Today (Monday 7 April 2025) Mayor David Skaith published his first Fire and Rescue Plan at the North Yorkshire fire and Rescue Training Centre in Easingwold.

Today (Monday 31 March 2025) Mayor David Skaith published his first Police and Crime Plan for York and North Yorkshire at an event in Northallerton.  

Jo Coles, York and North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime    Everyone in our region has the right to feel safe. It’s great news for our rural communities across York and North Yorkshire that the Government is investing in national policing efforts to tackle rural and wildlife crime. The £800,000 new investment […]

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.