SOUTH Craven residents are being urged to share their views on next year’s council tax contributions for the police and fire services.
The precept, which helps fund police and fire services in York and North Yorkshire, will be set by regional mayor David Skaith early next year.
The survey – open until 10am on January 5 – invites residents to consider different funding options, including those that maintain current services or allow for additional investment in policing and fire priorities.
Mr Skaith says: "Everyone in York and North Yorkshire should be safe and feel safe.
"Our police and fire services are key to that.
"My core principles in setting this precept are ensuring the minimum burden on local taxpayers, that our emergency services keep people safe and give value for money, and delivering our locally-agreed priorities.
"It's not an easy thing to ask taxpayers to pay more and it's not a decision I make lightly."
The mayor and Jo Coles – deputy mayor for policing, fire and crime – are also proposing increased investment in road safety to help achieve Vision Zero, which aims to eliminate deaths on York and North Yorkshire roads.
To have your say, go to yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk/precept
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