THE new Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire and the City of York is set to hold his first Public Accountability Meeting next week.

Philip Allott, who came into the role last week after taking over from Julia Mulligan, will host the meeting next Tuesday - and is encouraging people from across North Yorkshire and York to get involved.

The meetings are broadcast live online - and aim to make North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service more accessible to members of the public.

Mr Allott said: “I am looking forward to hosting my first public accountability meeting and ensuring we hear from, and give you the chance to question, leaders from North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

“There are many big issues facing our emergency services and these sessions are a chance for me, and you, to ask questions of those working hard to keep us safe and feeling safe.

“Please join us live on Tuesday, or watch any time after the event, and if you have a question, please send it in and we’ll try and get an answer.”

This month’s meeting will be on Tuesday (May 25) from 1.30pm and will focus on:

  • Local Policing – exploring how local policing teams serve their community
  • Fire and Rescue Service Fleet – exploring the make-up of the current North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service fleet to provide the best possible service to the public.

To ask a question on either of the topics, email: info@northyorkshire-pfcc.gov.uk with your name, address and your question. To ask a question during the meeting using Twitter, include #NYscrutiny in your tweet.