NORTH Yorkshire’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Zoë Metcalfe, is seeking the views of people in Craven on just how much should be spent on policing and fire and rescue services.

As she prepares to set the police and fire precepts on council tax bills paid by residents in Craven and across North Yorkshire, she has launched a survey, which will run until January 21 ahead of her presenting her proposed precept to the Police, Fire and Crime Panel in February.

Commissioner Metcalfe said: “One of my roles is to set the precepts for North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, something every commissioner has to do each year.

“It is never easy to ask residents for more money, and I know that many individuals and families are facing financial pressures once again this coming year, but our emergency services are also dealing with rising costs as they continue their vital work to keep us all safe.

“And again, this year the decision will be challenging, as I have to balance the burden on taxpayers and the growing demands for services from our police and fire and rescue services, so it's vital that I hear your views.

The survey runs until midnight Monday  January 21  at www.tellCommissionerZoe.co.uk.