STAFF from North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service are now working together at a new site.

The first shared Police and Fire Transport and Logistics Hub, in Thirsk, was set up to allow the emergency services to share a site and help both services save money.

The hub building consists of vehicle workshops, supplies sections and office space, and has entirely replaced the fire service’s old workshops and supplies section which were based in Northallerton.

Simon Garnett-Spence, head of technical services for NYFRS, said: “The service is very pleased with the new transport and logistics hub and delighted to be sharing the space with North Yorkshire Police.

“The contractors and the technical team worked very closely with staff from both organisations to deliver a well-designed working space which will enhance our ability to service and repair vehicles, provide essential equipment and work closely with our partners to deliver value for money and effective support for our emergency services”

North Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner Julia Mulligan has previously spoken about the possibility of the police and fire services working more closely together, and sharing facilities to help both emergency services save money.

Mr Garnett-Spence said he expected there would be more closer working in the future, and this facility - which was funded through a central government grant, with contributions from the Fire and Rescue Authority and North Yorkshire Police.

He said: “This is the first building collaboration project of this scale that we have undertaken with North Yorkshire Police and we are looking forward to further opportunities to work together.”