York residents in North Yorkshire are invited to a live online meeting on February 26, 2026, to ask questions about how local emergency services are performing. Jo Coles, the deputy mayor for policing, fire, and crime, will host the session at 2 pm to give the public a chance to speak directly with senior officials.
The meeting will feature Chief Constable Tim Forber and Chief Fire Officer Jonathan Dyson. According to the Policing, Fire and Crime Team, the broadcast is designed to help residents hold services to account on issues like response times and safety priorities.
The discussion comes as local data shows shoplifting in York reached nearly double the national average in late 2025, with 13 reports for every 1,000 people. Anti-social behaviour also remains a major concern for the community, making up more than a quarter of all crimes reported in the city last year.
Fire service leaders will also answer questions about the new Fire and Rescue Plan 2025-2029. This strategy sets out how the service will manage its work and recruitment across the region over the next four years.
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