News & Events
101 Non-Emergency Number - 10.10.2011
From 12 December 2011 communities across North Yorkshire and the City of York will have access to 101, the national non-emergency telephone number for the police service in England and Wales. The current non-emergency number 0845 60 60 24 7 will continue to be in place and will be gradually phased out.
While 999 is a well-recognised number used to report emergencies, the 2010 British Crime Survey found that only 54% of the public know how to contact their local police if they want to talk to them about policing, crime or anti-social behaviour. The introduction of the 101 number will help communities to keep their neighbourhoods safe by giving them one easy way to contact their local police force to report non-emergency crime and disorder or to speak to their local officers.
The number is already in use in Wales, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and Sheffield, but it is now being rolled out across England on a phased basis during 2011. We know from the experience of these initial areas that 101 is well received by the public and has led to improvements in public satisfaction and confidence when calling the police. Further information can be obtained by visiting www.police.uk/101
Calls to 101 will cost 15 pence per call, no matter how long you are on the phone – this applies to both landlines and mobile phones. For the first time, everyone calling the police for non-emergency matters will know exactly how much the call will cost them and will be assured of equal access whether they are on a pay-as-you-go mobile or a home landline.
In an emergency the public should continue to call 999, such as when a crime is in progress, when there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened.
The officer who is leading the introduction of 101 within North Yorkshire Police is Force Control Room Manager Jane Larkin and is the first point of contact for any queries regarding the introduction of 101.
T/DCC Tim Madgwick
North Yorkshire Police
Important information - This may affect your benefits...Welfare Reforms
MEDIA RELEASE - Housing Needs survey in Eskdaleside
Are you a resident living in Edgehill? Do you have concerns over changes to the welfare system?
David Ponton Brown, Scarborough Borough Council’s Benefits Manager, will be attending the next Edgehill Tenants and Residents Association meeting on Wednesday 1st February at 6.30pm at Falsgrave Community Centre to discuss current welfare reforms. All residents living in Edgehill are encouraged to come along and listen to his presentation.
Filey and District Tenants and Residents Association meets on a regular basis to help improve the area you live in and bring the community together.
They are looking for people to attend their next meeting on Thursday 1st March at 6.30pm. This meeting is at Providence Place Community Centre in Filey and they will be discussing how to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee.
