The Chief Executive Officer noted that members
of the North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel had met
informally remotely on 14 October 2021, and had recommended that a
vote of no confidence be taken by the Panel in respect of the
ability of Mr Philip Allott to continue to undertake the role of
Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire.
Having taken into account:
• the views and concerns of Panel Members as expressed at the
meeting;
• the views of complainants to the Panel as shared at the
meeting;
• the representations made by the Commissioner regarding his
handling of the BBC Radio York interview on 1st October 2021 in
which he made remarks regarding the murder of Sarah Everard;
and
• all relevant information
the Chief Executive Officer resolved to formally approve the
recommendation that a vote of no confidence be passed by the Panel
in the Commissioner’s ability to undertake his role.
By whom: Richard Flinton, Chief Executive Officer, under his
emergency delegated powers and after consultation with the Members
of the North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel.
Please note that as a non-executive decision by an officer, this
decision is not open to call-in.