New police commissioner answers residents’ questions

QUESTIONT TIME Mirfield councillor Martyn Bolt hosted a police Q+A event with the new West Yorkshire police commissioner Mark Burns-Williamson and Kirklees divisional commander Ch Supt Tim Kingsman.

Mark Burns-Williamson – the county’s first Police and Crime Commissioner – took part in a question and answer session at the Salvation Army Hall last Thursday.

He was joined on the panel by Coun Martyn Bolt, who chaired the session, and Kirklees divisional commander Tim Kingsman.

Ch Supt Kingsman is responsible for day-to-day policing, while Mr Burns-Williamson sets the policing budget and holds the force to account.

The commissioner told residents: “I’m going to be someone that’s out and about most of the time, visiting all parts of West Yorkshire – not sitting in an office in Wakefield.”

For a full report on the event, pick up a copy of this week’s Mirfield Reporter.