ASIDE from the recent controversy surrounding the resignation of North Yorkshire's crime commissioner, residents are being urged to give their views on policing priorities for the county.
A consultation on the Police and Crime Plan and Fire and Rescue Plan began in August and runs until November 7.
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Thousands have already had their say and responded to the survey either in person at events across the county, online or by phone.
Despite the vacancy left by Philip Allott in the commissioner role, the team in the Office of the Commissioner want to ensure everyone has their say to ensure whoever is elected as the permanent replacement knows residents' views on what the priorities for policing and the fire service should be.
Simon Dennis, chief executive of the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner said their number one priority remains ensuring communities are as safe as possible.
He added: "Thousands have already given their views and we want to ensure those are available to the newly elected commissioner to inform their Police and Crime Plan and Fire and Rescue Plan.
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"That is why I hope you will continue to have your say because it is important that they reflect how you want your services to develop, and the kind of service that you want to receive from them.
“The Plans are required by law and there are many complex requirements on what they need to include.
"But, the priority is to protect you – to make you as safe as possible and feeling as safe as possible – wherever you are in North Yorkshire and York.”
The survey can be completed at telltheteam.co.uk
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