North Yorkshire councillors worry about externally organised protests

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 13:02 · Archive

Councillors have raised concerns about anti-social behaviour and externally organised protests reaching North Yorkshire's coastal communities.

Concerns about anti-social behaviour and externally organised protests affecting North Yorkshire's coastal communities have been raised by councillors at a meeting of the North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel.

Councillor Heather Moorhouse reported a considerable amount of anti-social behaviour, particularly involving people coming from Middlesbrough on the Esk Valley Line. However, she said the situation had improved considerably following joint work by local agencies and police. 'I can say that over the three months, we've had great support, and the teams have been brilliant really,' she said.

Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime Jo Coles sought to reassure the committee, emphasising that York and North Yorkshire are 'incredibly safe areas' where tensions have remained low. She highlighted the importance of community cohesion, intelligence gathering and prevention work by police and partners. Committee member Caroline O'Neill asked what learning points were being taken from community disruption in Middlesbrough and on the south coast. Ms Coles said partnership working was taking place to strengthen community relations and identify potential risks.

North Yorkshire councillors worry about externally organised protests — Image: The Press (York)

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Fears of ‘externally organised protests’ reaching North Yorkshire coastConcerns about anti-social behaviour and the risk of “externally organised protests and disorder” affecting North Yorkshire’s coastal communities have been raised by councillors.The Press (York) · 16 Oct, 12:40
Fears of ‘externally organised protests’ reaching North Yorkshire coastConcerns about anti-social behaviour and the risk of “externally organised protests and disorder” affecting North Yorkshire’s coastal communities have been raised by councillors.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 16 Oct, 12:40

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