Police Oversight

Working on behalf of the public, The Mayor is responsible for holding the Chief Constable to account for an efficient and effective local police service.

The Mayor sets policing and crime priorities via their plan, and oversees the police budget.

The Mayor also supports community safety activities and provides victims of crime with a range of services.

Police and Crime Plan

2025-29

The Mayor's Police & Crime Plan for North Yorkshire Police.

Annual Report

2024-25

The Annual Report provides an assessment of progress against the Mayor's Police % Crime Plan.

The role of the Mayor

David Skaith

  • Overseeing how communities are kept safe
  • Providing services for victims of crime

Commissioning Services

  • Commisioning & Partnership Services
  • Funding a project
  • Impact reports

Governance

  • Police performance
  • Annual Reports
  • Decision Notices

Budgets and Expenditure

Where the money comes from and how it is spent.

Scrutiny Panels

  • Independent Scrutiny Panels
  • Domestic Abuse Scrutiny Panels
  • Stop and Search Community Panels

Transparency

  • Online Public Meetings

  • Register of Interests

  • FOI responses