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York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith has officially opened the newly refurbished joint police and fire station in Ripon.
Mayor Skaith was joined by partners and community members to cut the ribbon on the long-awaited facility for Ripon. This follows a joint investment of £926,000 by North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service and North Yorkshire Police to improve engagement with the local community and provide a modern and accessible workspace for staff.
For the local community, the station now has a comfortable and informal public room where they can discuss community issues with the police.
The station now also includes an interview room which will remove the need for both police and public to travel to Harrogate.
The new facilities will increase the use of the station by police, which in turn will enable increased police visibility in the community. Other improvements to facilities, such as showers and kitchen areas, will be available to both police officers, PCSOs and fire fighters.
Mayor David Skaith was joined at the opening ceremony by Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime Jo Coles, North Yorkshire Police Chief Constable Tim Forber, and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service Chief Fire Officer Jonathan Dyson, as well as local community leaders.
“This significant investment into Ripon Police Station reflects the Mayor’s long term commitment to Neighbourhood Policing which I absolutely support.
“Over the past year recorded crime in Harrogate District is down by 6% and anti-social behaviour down by 21%.
“This operating base provides a first-class workspace for the local Neighbourhood Policing Team to continue to drive down crime, engage with communities and provide the very best service to victims.”
North Yorkshire Police Chief Constable Tim Forber.
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