Members of the public are invited to join North Yorkshire Police along with key partner agencies for a community day in the city centre. 

The event, which is free to attend, will take place on Wednesday 03 September between 10am – 3pm on the South Piazza outside York Minster. 

Anyone will be able to come down and take part in the various activities that focus on road safety and cycle crime. 

There will also be the opportunity for cyclists to have their bicycle marked as a free service to deter thefts. 

The event which is organised by North Yorkshire Police will see different departments showcase what they are doing to prevent cycle crime within the City of York as well as make the roads safer for everyone. Attending on the day there will be:

- The York and North Yorkshire Road Safety Partnership 
- York Minster Police 
- North Yorkshire Police recruitment
- The Yorkshire Air Ambulance 
- North Yorkshire Police Dog section
- York Cycle Campaign
- York Bid and Rangers
- British Transport Police
- York Rescue Boat, and more! 

The event is organised by the new Inspector for York city centre, Jen Stockwell. Jen said: “The city centre in York is busy, with many people choosing to use a bike to get from A to B. We are working hard to combat cycle theft in the city through events, education and catching offenders in the act. 

“The event outside York Minster will showcase various ways on how bike owners can deter thieves away from their pride and joy. It will also promote the Highway Code as well as considerate safe driving. 

“As the new Neighbourhood Inspector for York, I’m looking forward to using the event to engage with local people and listen to any concerns that they have”.