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York and North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor
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York and North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, Jo Coles. Official account managed by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.
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Your Police Service, Your Say 🚓
As Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, part of my role is to be the voice of communities and to hold the police service to account.
October 9, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Street based harassment has no place in our region

This Start Safe, Stay Safe app will help the police and other agencies get better evidence of incidents that take place, ultimately enabling them to do more to tackle violence against women and girls.
September 16, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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“National Rural Crime Action Week is our opportunity to reiterate our commitment to tackling rural crime and showcase some of the work taking place alongside North Yorkshire Police and our partners, to tackle crime in rural areas."

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Rural Crime Action Week – We're supporting women in rural and isolated areas across our region  > Mayoral Combined Authority
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September 12, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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As Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire & Crime, part of my role is to be your voice.

I will be holding an online public meeting to provide an update on the performance of @northyorksfire. We will be updated on the Langdale Moor fire.

Details and presentations can be found here: bit.ly/opm18sept2025
Online Public Meeting, Langdale Moor Fire #YNYscrutiny
September 12, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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To North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, and everyone that has helped tackle the fire on Langdale Moor We want to say a huge thank you to every single one of you for the incredible work you have done, and continue to do, to tackle the fire on Langdale Moor. Your hard work in keeping the fire contained and stopping it from spreading further has made a huge difference to our communities. The care you’ve taken not just for residents, but for wildlife and the moorland itself, has been noticed and valued by us all. At a time when many people were worried, you were there to protect what matters most. We also want to recognise the way you’ve kept everyone updated. The clear and timely information you’ve shared has helped communities feel safer, make the right decisions, and stay reassured in difficult circumstances. That communication has been every bit as important as the work on the ground. It’s not just those fighting the fire in person we want to thank. Firefighters across York and North Yorkshire have stepped up to ensure the Service could continue responding to other emergencies across the region. And behind every crew on the moor there are control room staff, coordinators, and support teams working flat out to keep everything running smoothly. Your role is just as vital, and your efforts deserve the same appreciation. We know how demanding this job is, and how much it asks of you. Incidents like this show again the incredible commitment, professionalism, and resilience of our fire and rescue service. What you’ve done over these past days has been outstanding, and we want you to know it hasn’t gone unnoticed. We also want to thank your colleagues in other fire and rescue services including Humberside, West Yorkshire, and Cleveland, who have supported efforts to tackle this fire. Employers across our region who have released their staff to undertake on-call and volunteer firefighter duties, and the farmers and land managers who have stepped up and offered support, we’re incredibly grateful for your help and support. On behalf of people right across York and North Yorkshire, thank you. We are all proud of you, and very grateful for all you’ve done to protect our communities, our countryside, and our wildlife. With our very best wishes and thanks, David Skaith Mayor of York and North Yorkshire Jo Coles Deputy Mayor of York and North Yorkshire for Policing, Fire and Crime
August 21, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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New Service in York supporting vulnerable women facing homelessness.
It was great to join partners from HM Prison & Probation Service & @changinglivesuk.bsky.social last week to visit York’s new women’s accommodation.
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August 18, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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There is now a Women’s Centre in Scarborough which provides tailored support and a safe space to women in both the town and surrounding coastal areas.
August 11, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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Online Public Meeting - WATCH LIVE 🚓

Today's online public meeting with @northyorkshirepolice on Road Safety has now started. #YNYSCRUTINY

Full details and presentations here: bit.ly/OPM15july2025
Online Public Meeting, July 15
July 15, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Your Police Service, Your Say 🚓
Concerned about road safety? Residents of York & North Yorkshire encouraged to tune in to special Online Public Meeting.
Next Tuesday, I will be holding an online public meeting focusing on Road Safety.
Full details here: bit.ly/OPM15july2025
July 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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One week left to have your say on our Violence Survey.

We want to make sure we’re addressing the reality of violent crime in your community.

The survey will close Friday 4 July 2025,have your say via the link below:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ViolenceSu...
Final week to have your say
June 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Communities across our region, including here in Harrogate are safer as a result of the fire inspection report which was published last week. The service has shown improvement in 8 out of 11 areas that the inspectors look at. That’s a brilliant achievement.
June 25, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Part of my role as Deputy Mayor is to hold the Fire Service to account.
Next Thursday, I will be holding an online public meeting to provide an update to the public on the performance of North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Full details here: bit.ly/OPM19june2025
June 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Our Violence survey has now launched.

We want people from across our region to share their views on levels of violence and feelings of safety in York and North Yorkshire over the next six weeks.

The survey will be running until Friday 4 July 2025:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ViolenceSu...
The Violence Survey is now live, click the link above to provide your feedback
May 28, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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Our Violence survey has now launched.

We want people from across our region to share their views on levels of violence and feelings of safety in York and North Yorkshire over the next six weeks.

The survey will be running until Friday 4 July 2025:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ViolenceSu...
The Violence Survey is now live, click the link above to provide your feedback
May 28, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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Online Public Meeting - WATCH LIVE 🚓
Today's online public meeting with North Yorkshire Police on Neighbourhood Policing has now started. #YNYSCRUTINY
Full details and presentations here: bit.ly/OPM15may2025
May 15, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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It was a brilliant positive celebration of cultural diversity here in York & North Yorkshire on Sunday at the York Health & Arts Mela.
It was great to support the event with £2500 from the Mayor’s Community Fund.
A huge thanks to Shamim Eimaan and all those who helped at the event.
York Health and Arts Mela Organiser - Shamim Eimaan with York and North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, Jo Coles.
May 13, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Did you know as your York & North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire & Crime I hold regular advice surgeries for the people across our region to discuss any police, fire or community issues?
Request an appointment and find out more info here: bit.ly/DMPFCvirtual... or call 01423 569562
Poster informing York & North Yorkshire Residents about the Deputy Mayor for Policing Fire and Crime's Virtual Advice Surgery Appointments. Has a QR Code which can be scanned and takes you through to the request appointment and fill out the online form.
May 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Online Public Meeting – WATCH LIVE 🚒
Today's online public meeting with North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service on Recruitment and Retention has now started. #YNYSCRUTINY
Full details and presentations here: bit.ly/OPM24april2025
April 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐲 🚒
Part of my role as Deputy Mayor is to hold the Fire Service to account.
Next Thursday, I will be holding an online public meeting to provide an update to the public on the performance of North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Full details here: bit.ly/OPM24april2025
April 17, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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“The Government’s Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee to put police officers back on our streets is extremely welcome." Says Jo Coles.
Dedicated neighbourhood police officers & PCSOs can use local knowledge to address issues quickly before they escalate.
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Jo Coles, York and North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime comments on Government’s Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee - York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority – Policing, Fire an...
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 Neighbourho...
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April 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM