The Department for Communities and Local Government considered reorganising North Yorkshire County Council's administrative structure by abolishing the seven district councils and the county council to create a North Yorkshire unitary authority. The changes were planned to be implemented no later than 1 April 2009. This was rejected on 25 July 2007 so the County Council and District Council structure will remain.
It was announced in January 2007 that the then Chief Constable, Della Cannings, would be retiring from the force on 16 May 2007 due to illness. Della Cannings made the headlines on a number of occasions. She was not allowed to purchase wine from Tesco in Northallerton in March 2004 until she had taken off her hat and epaulettes, as it was illegal to sell alcohol to on-duty police officers. In October 2006 it was revealed that more than £28,000 had been spent to refurbish a shower in her office.
Yorkshire (/ˈjɔːrkʃər/ or /ˈjɔːrkʃɪər/) is a historic county of Northern England and the largest in the United Kingdom. Due to its great size in comparison to other English counties, functions have been undertaken over time by its subdivisions, which have also been subject to periodic reform. Throughout these changes, Yorkshire has continued to be recognised as a geographical territory and cultural region. The name is familiar and well understood across the United Kingdom and is in common use in the media and the military, and also features in the titles of current areas of civil administration such as North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and East Riding of Yorkshire.
Within the borders of the historic county of Yorkshire are areas which are widely considered to be among the greenest in England, due to the vast stretches of unspoiled countryside in the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors and to the open aspect of some of the major cities. Yorkshire has sometimes been nicknamed "God's Own County" or "God's Own Country".
In the redistribution which took effect for the 1868 general election the two divisions were redistributed into three. Eastern West Riding of Yorkshire was created and the Northern and Southern divisions modified. Each of the three divisions returned two members.
Spotlight on Special Constables with North Yorkshire Police
Discover more about the benefits of becoming a Special Constable. This short video features the stories of three Special Constables working with North Yorkshire Police.
published: 09 Apr 2024
North Yorkshire Police apologises to LGBTQ+ community
North Yorkshire Police has apologised for any historical discriminatory behaviour that any members of the LGBTQ+ community were subjected to by any member of the force.
The apology was issued in response to a request from the Peter Tatchell, Director of the Peter Tatchell Foundation, for all police forces to apologise for their historical treatment of the LGBTQ+ community. While acknowledging his gratitude for North Yorkshire Police’s current supportive policies towards the LGBT+ community he requested that “to draw a line under the past extreme persecution of LGBT+ people by UK police, including your force, I hope you will agree that some expression of remorse is appropriate... so that we can move forward together.”
In his letter to Mr Peter Tatchell, Acting Chief Constable Elliot Foske...
published: 29 Feb 2024
North Yorkshire Police’s off-road motorcycle team
published: 05 Dec 2020
Video shows 'appalling' driving in North Yorkshire as police reveal new casualty reduction campaign
Police have released footage of some of the worst driving captured in North Yorkshire to launch a major new road safety campaign.
The ‘Fatal 5’ campaign will focus on the five most common causes of fatalities, in a bid to cut casualties on the county’s roads.
published: 03 Nov 2021
'Stand off' Outside North Yorkshire Police HQ
published: 26 Jun 2021
North Yorkshire Police Coronavirus stops - 28 March 2020
A59 near to Harrogate
published: 28 Mar 2020
Daniel Ainsley jailed for life for murder
Daniel Ainsley convicted of murder and jailed for life, seen buying a set of kitchen knives on the night he murdered his friend with one of them.
published: 24 Nov 2021
North Yorkshire Police county lines drugs raid
Police body armour footage from a drugs raid during an operation to counter county lines operations in North Yorkshire
Full story on https://www.yorkmix.com/
published: 13 Oct 2022
'Together we've got it covered' - North Yorkshire Police celebrates five years of Project Servator
Today marks five years since we first launched Project Servator in North Yorkshire and the City of York.
And in that time, we are incredibly proud of the network of vigilance that we have built up that comprises of businesses, community partners and the general public to make our county a difficult place for criminals and terrorists to operate.
Everyone who lives, works or visits North Yorkshire and the City of York has a vital role to play in being our eyes and ears and reporting anything that doesn’t feel right, for example, an unattended item or someone acting suspiciously.
And we’d like to take this opportunity to thank every person who has played their part in keeping our county safe. For more information about Project Servator visit our website and search for 'Project Servator'...
Discover more about the benefits of becoming a Special Constable. This short video features the stories of three Special Constables working with North Yorkshire...
Discover more about the benefits of becoming a Special Constable. This short video features the stories of three Special Constables working with North Yorkshire Police.
Discover more about the benefits of becoming a Special Constable. This short video features the stories of three Special Constables working with North Yorkshire Police.
North Yorkshire Police has apologised for any historical discriminatory behaviour that any members of the LGBTQ+ community were subjected to by any member of th...
North Yorkshire Police has apologised for any historical discriminatory behaviour that any members of the LGBTQ+ community were subjected to by any member of the force.
The apology was issued in response to a request from the Peter Tatchell, Director of the Peter Tatchell Foundation, for all police forces to apologise for their historical treatment of the LGBTQ+ community. While acknowledging his gratitude for North Yorkshire Police’s current supportive policies towards the LGBT+ community he requested that “to draw a line under the past extreme persecution of LGBT+ people by UK police, including your force, I hope you will agree that some expression of remorse is appropriate... so that we can move forward together.”
In his letter to Mr Peter Tatchell, Acting Chief Constable Elliot Foskett said: “As Acting Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police, I offer my sincere apologies to the LGBT+ community for any historical discriminatory behaviour they were subjected to by any member of this force.
“To rebuild trust, it’s important to recognise the harm caused not only to the individuals subject to unacceptable police behaviours of the past, but also the upset and distress experienced by their families and loved ones, and the LGBT+ community as a whole. I recognise that it’s important to acknowledge former injustices, to forge stronger relationships for the future. I hope that this acknowledgment demonstrates our commitment as a force to work with our LGBTQ+ to do exactly that.
“As a bisexual man myself, I understand some of the challenges that our LGBTQ+ communities, both externally and internally, continue to face.
“I hope my response, and the actions of all the officers and staff that I lead, shows that policing is listening, learning, and changing, and that everyone here at North Yorkshire Police is fully committed to true inclusivity and equality for all.”
North Yorkshire Police has apologised for any historical discriminatory behaviour that any members of the LGBTQ+ community were subjected to by any member of the force.
The apology was issued in response to a request from the Peter Tatchell, Director of the Peter Tatchell Foundation, for all police forces to apologise for their historical treatment of the LGBTQ+ community. While acknowledging his gratitude for North Yorkshire Police’s current supportive policies towards the LGBT+ community he requested that “to draw a line under the past extreme persecution of LGBT+ people by UK police, including your force, I hope you will agree that some expression of remorse is appropriate... so that we can move forward together.”
In his letter to Mr Peter Tatchell, Acting Chief Constable Elliot Foskett said: “As Acting Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police, I offer my sincere apologies to the LGBT+ community for any historical discriminatory behaviour they were subjected to by any member of this force.
“To rebuild trust, it’s important to recognise the harm caused not only to the individuals subject to unacceptable police behaviours of the past, but also the upset and distress experienced by their families and loved ones, and the LGBT+ community as a whole. I recognise that it’s important to acknowledge former injustices, to forge stronger relationships for the future. I hope that this acknowledgment demonstrates our commitment as a force to work with our LGBTQ+ to do exactly that.
“As a bisexual man myself, I understand some of the challenges that our LGBTQ+ communities, both externally and internally, continue to face.
“I hope my response, and the actions of all the officers and staff that I lead, shows that policing is listening, learning, and changing, and that everyone here at North Yorkshire Police is fully committed to true inclusivity and equality for all.”
Police have released footage of some of the worst driving captured in North Yorkshire to launch a major new road safety campaign.
The ‘Fatal 5’ campaign will f...
Police have released footage of some of the worst driving captured in North Yorkshire to launch a major new road safety campaign.
The ‘Fatal 5’ campaign will focus on the five most common causes of fatalities, in a bid to cut casualties on the county’s roads.
Police have released footage of some of the worst driving captured in North Yorkshire to launch a major new road safety campaign.
The ‘Fatal 5’ campaign will focus on the five most common causes of fatalities, in a bid to cut casualties on the county’s roads.
Police body armour footage from a drugs raid during an operation to counter county lines operations in North Yorkshire
Full story on https://www.yorkmix.com/
Police body armour footage from a drugs raid during an operation to counter county lines operations in North Yorkshire
Full story on https://www.yorkmix.com/
Police body armour footage from a drugs raid during an operation to counter county lines operations in North Yorkshire
Full story on https://www.yorkmix.com/
Today marks five years since we first launched Project Servator in North Yorkshire and the City of York.
And in that time, we are incredibly proud of the netw...
Today marks five years since we first launched Project Servator in North Yorkshire and the City of York.
And in that time, we are incredibly proud of the network of vigilance that we have built up that comprises of businesses, community partners and the general public to make our county a difficult place for criminals and terrorists to operate.
Everyone who lives, works or visits North Yorkshire and the City of York has a vital role to play in being our eyes and ears and reporting anything that doesn’t feel right, for example, an unattended item or someone acting suspiciously.
And we’d like to take this opportunity to thank every person who has played their part in keeping our county safe. For more information about Project Servator visit our website and search for 'Project Servator'.
Today marks five years since we first launched Project Servator in North Yorkshire and the City of York.
And in that time, we are incredibly proud of the network of vigilance that we have built up that comprises of businesses, community partners and the general public to make our county a difficult place for criminals and terrorists to operate.
Everyone who lives, works or visits North Yorkshire and the City of York has a vital role to play in being our eyes and ears and reporting anything that doesn’t feel right, for example, an unattended item or someone acting suspiciously.
And we’d like to take this opportunity to thank every person who has played their part in keeping our county safe. For more information about Project Servator visit our website and search for 'Project Servator'.
Discover more about the benefits of becoming a Special Constable. This short video features the stories of three Special Constables working with North Yorkshire Police.
North Yorkshire Police has apologised for any historical discriminatory behaviour that any members of the LGBTQ+ community were subjected to by any member of the force.
The apology was issued in response to a request from the Peter Tatchell, Director of the Peter Tatchell Foundation, for all police forces to apologise for their historical treatment of the LGBTQ+ community. While acknowledging his gratitude for North Yorkshire Police’s current supportive policies towards the LGBT+ community he requested that “to draw a line under the past extreme persecution of LGBT+ people by UK police, including your force, I hope you will agree that some expression of remorse is appropriate... so that we can move forward together.”
In his letter to Mr Peter Tatchell, Acting Chief Constable Elliot Foskett said: “As Acting Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police, I offer my sincere apologies to the LGBT+ community for any historical discriminatory behaviour they were subjected to by any member of this force.
“To rebuild trust, it’s important to recognise the harm caused not only to the individuals subject to unacceptable police behaviours of the past, but also the upset and distress experienced by their families and loved ones, and the LGBT+ community as a whole. I recognise that it’s important to acknowledge former injustices, to forge stronger relationships for the future. I hope that this acknowledgment demonstrates our commitment as a force to work with our LGBTQ+ to do exactly that.
“As a bisexual man myself, I understand some of the challenges that our LGBTQ+ communities, both externally and internally, continue to face.
“I hope my response, and the actions of all the officers and staff that I lead, shows that policing is listening, learning, and changing, and that everyone here at North Yorkshire Police is fully committed to true inclusivity and equality for all.”
Police have released footage of some of the worst driving captured in North Yorkshire to launch a major new road safety campaign.
The ‘Fatal 5’ campaign will focus on the five most common causes of fatalities, in a bid to cut casualties on the county’s roads.
Police body armour footage from a drugs raid during an operation to counter county lines operations in North Yorkshire
Full story on https://www.yorkmix.com/
Today marks five years since we first launched Project Servator in North Yorkshire and the City of York.
And in that time, we are incredibly proud of the network of vigilance that we have built up that comprises of businesses, community partners and the general public to make our county a difficult place for criminals and terrorists to operate.
Everyone who lives, works or visits North Yorkshire and the City of York has a vital role to play in being our eyes and ears and reporting anything that doesn’t feel right, for example, an unattended item or someone acting suspiciously.
And we’d like to take this opportunity to thank every person who has played their part in keeping our county safe. For more information about Project Servator visit our website and search for 'Project Servator'.
The Department for Communities and Local Government considered reorganising North Yorkshire County Council's administrative structure by abolishing the seven district councils and the county council to create a North Yorkshire unitary authority. The changes were planned to be implemented no later than 1 April 2009. This was rejected on 25 July 2007 so the County Council and District Council structure will remain.
A retired counter terrorism and NorthYorkshire police officer and Royal Marine who knocked a cyclist off his bike and ran over his foot, injuring him, has been banned from driving ... .
NorthYorkshirePolice say the first theft took place at a business in Ingleton ... North Yorkshire Police said ... North Yorkshire Police said ... North Yorkshire Police say the first theft took place at a business in Ingleton.
The woman, who was riding a bus in the York area at the time, contacted the emergency services to order the takeaway before covertly answering the NorthYorkshirePolice handler's yes or no questions in 2022.
With alarm bells ringing, Ruth contacted NorthYorkshirePolice, who requested a hospital report which, on arrival, showed four different times of death for Rebecca with a variant of two hours between them.