David Skaith, the mayor for York and North Yorkshire, is asking for views before he sets the amount that goes to North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service from council tax bills.
Before setting the levels of precept for each emergency service for 2025-2026, the mayor would like to hear views. Mayor
David Skaith will then make his budget proposals to the Police, Fire and Crime Panel in February 2025.
The survey opens on Monday 2 December, and closes on Monday 20 January at 10:00am.
Start the survey at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/CombinedAuthority/
Mr Skaith said: “It is my priority to provide a safe place for everyone in York and North Yorkshire. This includes providing emergency services that can keep everyone who lives here, works here or visits us, safe and feeling safe.
“One of my roles is to set the precepts for both North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
“Balancing the budgets against rising costs and underinvestment, especially in our fire service, has led to challenging times. Asking for more investment to develop and maintain our services is never a task taken lightly.
“It is vital that I hear your views, before I make any decision. So please take a few minutes and go to YourPoliceAndFire.com and tell me what you think.”
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