North Yorkshire Police Fire and Crime Panel have confirmed Jo Coles, nominated by York & North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith, to be appointed Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime.

At the confirmation hearing, Jo Coles was unanimously approved by the Panel to be appointed as York and North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime.

Jo’s will start her new role on Monday 8 July 2024.

After the hearing, Jo Coles, York and North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime said:

“I want to thank the North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel for their confirmation of my nomination as the Deputy Mayor for Police, Fire and Crime, here in North Yorkshire and across York.

“Thank you also to David, the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire for his nomination, I look forward to working with him and with partners across the region to ensure that we deliver safe outcomes for residents, visitors and businesses, because everyone in our region has the right to feel safe.”

Published on Wednesday 12 June