The Bishop of Ripon says Philip Allott should have resigned as police commissioner sooner and calls for legislation to recall police commissioners.
Politics
Bishop of Ripon: Police boss has ‘done the right thing’ to resign
The Bishop of Ripon says North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Philip Allott has “done the right thing” in resigning after his comments on the Sarah Everard case. However, Dr Helen-Ann Hartley said Mr Allott should not have delayed his decision and...
New twist in bitter fight over derelict Kirkby Malzeard pub
The owner of part of the former Henry Jenkins Pub in Kirkby Mazleard, has taken his property off the market as the heat turns up on the battle for the derelict building
Council accused of ‘whitewash’ over investigation into ‘massaged’ planning report
Campaigners in Kirby Hill campaigning against an A1 service station call for an independent investigation into allegations that a Harrogate Borough Council officer ‘massaged’ a key planning report.
Ferris wheel, carousel and road train part of huge Harrogate Christmas offering
Harrogate Borough Council announces a raft of new Christmas initiatives designed to make Harrogate an ‘unmissable destination’ from November 15 to the first week of January.
Harrogate’s Victoria Road scheme delayed due to bin wagon concerns
An 18-month trial to stop traffic turning from Victoria Road onto Otley Road to boost cycling and walking has been delayed to due to concerns over bin wagons being able to turn.
Philip Allott resignation: what happens now?
Just five months after he was elected as North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Knaresborough’s Philip Allott has resigned. Here’s what happens now.
New Ripon pool to open on December 8
The new facility on Dallamires Lane will include a six-lane 25-metre pool, sauna suite and electric car charging points. Ripon Spa Baths will close on November 7.
Police commissioner Philip Allott resigns
Philip Allott, the Conservative Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, has resigned from his position. He came under increasing pressure to step down after comments he made in the wake of the Sarah Everard murder case.
Councillors pass ‘no confidence’ vote in police commissioner Philip Allott
Councillors on North Yorkshire’s police, fire and crime panel have unanimously passed a motion of no confidence in the county’s crime commissioner Philip Allott and called for him to step down.
Call for government to reconsider Harrogate district school closure
Baldersby St James Primary School is due to close in August — just five years after £400,000 of taxpayers’ money was spent creating new classrooms. It would be the first academy school in the county to close.
Police commissioner Philip Allott faces ‘no confidence’ vote today
North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel, which holds the commissioner to account, will hold the vote today.
Improving county bus services an ‘enormous challenge’, says transport boss
North Yorkshire is bidding for £116 million of government money over the next eight years to fund existing and new bus services. Half-price fares for job seekers and apprentices are among the proposals.
