Independent candidate Paul Haslam shares his pledges if he is elected as North Yorkshire's mayor.
He said he has a “proven track record in public service” and the “business acumen needed”.
Watch his 30-Second Manifesto here:
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Video caption: The Independent candidate for York and North Yorkshire shares his priorities.The Independent candidate for York and North Yorkshire shares his priorities.
30-Second Manifesto: Kevin Foster
Green Party candidate Kevin Foster shares his vision for if he is elected as North Yorkshire mayor.
He has pledged to "do things that are affordable and achievable".
Watch his 30-Second Manifesto here:
Video content
Video caption: The Green Party candidate for York and North Yorkshire shares his priorities.The Green Party candidate for York and North Yorkshire shares his priorities.
30-Second Manifesto: David Skaith
Labour candidate David Skaith reveals his pledges if he is elected as North Yorkshire's mayor.
He says he will build an integrated transport system and affordable homes “so people can stay in the region that they love”.
Watch his 30-Second Manifesto here:
Video content
Video caption: The Labour candidate for York and North Yorkshire shares his priorities.The Labour candidate for York and North Yorkshire shares his priorities.
30-Second Manifesto: Keane Duncan
Conservative mayoral candidate Keane Duncan shares his priorities.
His pledges include purchasing the Grand Hotel in Scarborough and free car parking for every town and city in North Yorkshire.
Watch his 30-Second Manifesto here:
Video content
Video caption: The Conservative candidate for York and North Yorkshire shares his priorities.The Conservative candidate for York and North Yorkshire shares his priorities.
30-Second Manifesto: Keith Tordoff
Independent candidate Keith Tordoff pledges “everyone will get a roof over their heads”.
He adds that “all under-18s will travel for free” if he is elected mayor.
Watch his 30-Second Manifesto here:
Video content
Video caption: The Independent candidate for York and North Yorkshire shares his priorities.The Independent candidate for York and North Yorkshire shares his priorities.
30-Second Manifesto: Felicity Cunliffe-Lister
Felicity Cunliffe-Lister, the Liberal Democrat candidate, outlines her priorities if she is elected.
She says: “As your mayor, I will deliver change for the better, I’ll drive sustainable economic growth, I will demand a better deal for us all.”
Watch her 30-Second Manifesto here:
Video content
Video caption: The Liberal Democrats candidate for York and North Yorkshire shares her priorities.The Liberal Democrats candidate for York and North Yorkshire shares her priorities.
It's all over...until 2 May anyway
Richard Edwards
BBC Political Reporter, North Yorkshire
Josh Cook/BBCCopyright: Josh Cook/BBC
And - with a flash - it’s over.
After a few understandable early nerves, the candidates
settled into a good level of debate - with plenty of policy for the audience of
voters to think about.
There were no clear knockout blows - but watch out for
future Labour v Conservative clashes over how new homes will be paid for.
There was also a late rabbit pulled from the Conservative
hat with a pledge to buy and restore Scarborough’s world famous Grand Hotel.
With just over three weeks until polling day, there’s
plenty to play for - and votes are still up for grabs.
A show of hands at the
end saw some voters say today’s debate meant they’d changed their voting plans.
You can hear my analysis with
Joanita on BBC Radio York at 12:50 and with Toby at 16:10.
Candidates on business and the economy
Audience members have asked the candidates how they would support a thriving economy in North Yorkshire.
They were also concerned about the closure of high street shops in rural communities.
Green candidate Kevin Foster says he would have a £1m fund for new businesses.
Independent Paul Haslam says he would look at the farming industry as a priority, as well as food production and the tourism industry.
Meanwhile, Labour's David Skaith, who owns a shop in York, says he wants to "rejuvenate towns" by boosting transport to rural communities to help their economy.
How will the candidates help North Yorkshire's businesses?
Going back to questions from the audience, one person asks how the candidates will support a thriving economy and make the region somewhere businesses will invest in.
Josh Cook/BBCCopyright: Josh Cook/BBC
Independent candidate Keith Tordoff says he wrote a book about reviving failing high streets and believes he can help with his experience in business.
Felicity Cunliffe-Lister, for the Lib Dems, adds she would set out a strategy helping the rural sector with better transport as she believes that is what is really holding the area back.
And as far as the high streets in North Yorkshire are concerned, she says she would regenerate them.
For the Conservatives, Keane Duncan says he would introduce up to two-hour parking and make North Yorkshire a place that is the best for starting and growing businesses.
'Everyone needs a roof over their heads'
Josh Cook/BBCCopyright: Josh Cook/BBC
Keane Duncan, the Conservative candidate, says there is a housing crisis and it is important to make sure "people can afford to live here" and get on the property ladder in North Yorkshire.
Meanwhile, Independent candidate Keith Tordoff says: "We need to look at how planning is going and there is no reason everybody shouldn't have a roof over their heads."
And Lib Dem candidate Felicity Cunliffe-Lister says she wants to see more homes built in North Yorkshire, adding she would challenge issues around second home
ownership - and push for more affordable homes in rural areas.
Labour candidate says rental market needs looking at
David Skaith, the Labour candidate, says: "Rental properties need looking at to give young professionals the flexibility to move around the region."
He adds that the mayor would have a finite amount of money, questioning other ideas to build "half-price houses".
'Taskforce should be set up to tackle housing problem'
Paul Haslam, an Independent candidate, says less than 1,000 affordable homes were built last year.
He wants to set up a taskforce to boost the numbers of affordable houses.
Candidates respond to housing costs pricing buyers out
Voters have raised the issue of housing and being priced out of York.
They highlight that key workers are "struggling to live there" and young people find it hard to get on the housing ladder.
Kevin Foster, the Green Party candidate, says 40% of houses should be affordable.
He adds that houses should have solar panels and insulation to cut bills.
Analysis: Housing in North Yorkshire
Richard Edwards
BBC Political Reporter, North Yorkshire
York and North Yorkshire are gripped especially tightly by the national
housing shortage.
Both places have tourism as crucial parts of their economy – tourists need places to stay – and so have seen significant numbers of private homes turned into holiday lets.
In places like York and Scarborough, many of these are short-term lets – some tenants have been evicted, so the landlord can get into the short-term letting market.
This means it has become increasingly difficult for people who were born here to be able to buy a home and so live and work in their local community.
Critics say this leads to seasonal “ghost streets” where properties are empty for several months a year, as well as ageing populations and difficulties for employers looking for staff.
Supporters say second home owners bring valuable income into local communities by supporting businesses like shops, pubs and restaurants.
Finding a route thorough this debate – made tougher by sky-high property prices – will be a real challenge for the new mayor.
Some of the work has already begun.
In January, the new mayoral combined authority agreed to spend nearly £13m to support the building of up to 1,000 new homes on brownfield land.
The voters' view: Housing in North Yorkshire
Video content
Video caption: Residents have been asked what issues there are in the city around housing.Residents have been asked what issues there are in the city around housing.
People in York have been
asked for their views on the price of homes in and around their home city.
Cunliffe-Lister wants more police officers
Felicity Cunliffe-Lister, the Lib Dem candidate, says we need more police in the community and it is her manifesto pledge.
"We need to make sure the target of visiting the site of the burglary is visited within the hour is met", adding the mayor is there to hold the Chief Constable to account and also to support the victims.
Independent candidate was former police officer
Keith Tordoff, an Independent candidate, talks about being a police officer 20 years ago, but he says his experience is still relevant as "policing is about being in the public, things may have changed but my experience was in the specialist departments".
He adds: "If I was appointed, I would appoint a deputy, somebody from outside North Yorkshire, to do work and serve the public, but also hold the Chief Constable to account".
'Toughest force on crime'
Conservative candidate Keane Duncan says to victims of crime that he wants North Yorkshire Police to be the "toughest force on crime".
He says there should be a guaranteed response to every burglary and knowing police officers more to "build trust".
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That's the end of our coverage of the live debate at Selby Town Hall.
All six candidates for North Yorkshire's mayoral election have had their say.
It'll be down to the county's voters to make their voices heard on Thursday 2 May.
Click on the video above to watch the whole debate between the candidates again.
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And you can find out more about North Yorkshire's first ever mayoral election here.
Thanks for spending time with us today.
How will the election work?
Residents of York and North Yorkshire can vote either in person, by post or by proxy.
This election will use the first-past-the-post system, meaning voters will choose one candidate and whoever has the most votes will win.
There are certain dates and times to keep in mind.
The deadline for receiving applications for registration is midnight on Tuesday 16 April.
New postal vote and proxy postal applications should be in by 17:00 BST on 17 April.
New applications to vote by proxy should be in by 17:00 BST on 24 April.
And election day itself - with voters heading to the polls on Thursday 2 May between 07:00 and 22:00 BST.
Find your nearest polling station here.
30-Second Manifesto: Paul Haslam
Independent candidate Paul Haslam shares his pledges if he is elected as North Yorkshire's mayor.
He said he has a “proven track record in public service” and the “business acumen needed”.
Watch his 30-Second Manifesto here:
Video content
30-Second Manifesto: Kevin Foster
Green Party candidate Kevin Foster shares his vision for if he is elected as North Yorkshire mayor.
He has pledged to "do things that are affordable and achievable".
Watch his 30-Second Manifesto here:
Video content
30-Second Manifesto: David Skaith
Labour candidate David Skaith reveals his pledges if he is elected as North Yorkshire's mayor.
He says he will build an integrated transport system and affordable homes “so people can stay in the region that they love”.
Watch his 30-Second Manifesto here:
Video content
30-Second Manifesto: Keane Duncan
Conservative mayoral candidate Keane Duncan shares his priorities.
His pledges include purchasing the Grand Hotel in Scarborough and free car parking for every town and city in North Yorkshire.
Watch his 30-Second Manifesto here:
Video content
30-Second Manifesto: Keith Tordoff
Independent candidate Keith Tordoff pledges “everyone will get a roof over their heads”.
He adds that “all under-18s will travel for free” if he is elected mayor.
Watch his 30-Second Manifesto here:
Video content
30-Second Manifesto: Felicity Cunliffe-Lister
Felicity Cunliffe-Lister, the Liberal Democrat candidate, outlines her priorities if she is elected.
She says: “As your mayor, I will deliver change for the better, I’ll drive sustainable economic growth, I will demand a better deal for us all.”
Watch her 30-Second Manifesto here:
Video content
It's all over...until 2 May anyway
Richard Edwards
BBC Political Reporter, North Yorkshire
And - with a flash - it’s over.
After a few understandable early nerves, the candidates settled into a good level of debate - with plenty of policy for the audience of voters to think about.
There were no clear knockout blows - but watch out for future Labour v Conservative clashes over how new homes will be paid for.
There was also a late rabbit pulled from the Conservative hat with a pledge to buy and restore Scarborough’s world famous Grand Hotel.
With just over three weeks until polling day, there’s plenty to play for - and votes are still up for grabs.
A show of hands at the end saw some voters say today’s debate meant they’d changed their voting plans.
You can hear my analysis with Joanita on BBC Radio York at 12:50 and with Toby at 16:10.
Candidates on business and the economy
Audience members have asked the candidates how they would support a thriving economy in North Yorkshire.
They were also concerned about the closure of high street shops in rural communities.
Green candidate Kevin Foster says he would have a £1m fund for new businesses.
Independent Paul Haslam says he would look at the farming industry as a priority, as well as food production and the tourism industry.
Meanwhile, Labour's David Skaith, who owns a shop in York, says he wants to "rejuvenate towns" by boosting transport to rural communities to help their economy.
How will the candidates help North Yorkshire's businesses?
Going back to questions from the audience, one person asks how the candidates will support a thriving economy and make the region somewhere businesses will invest in.
Independent candidate Keith Tordoff says he wrote a book about reviving failing high streets and believes he can help with his experience in business.
Felicity Cunliffe-Lister, for the Lib Dems, adds she would set out a strategy helping the rural sector with better transport as she believes that is what is really holding the area back.
And as far as the high streets in North Yorkshire are concerned, she says she would regenerate them.
For the Conservatives, Keane Duncan says he would introduce up to two-hour parking and make North Yorkshire a place that is the best for starting and growing businesses.
'Everyone needs a roof over their heads'
Keane Duncan, the Conservative candidate, says there is a housing crisis and it is important to make sure "people can afford to live here" and get on the property ladder in North Yorkshire.
Meanwhile, Independent candidate Keith Tordoff says: "We need to look at how planning is going and there is no reason everybody shouldn't have a roof over their heads."
And Lib Dem candidate Felicity Cunliffe-Lister says she wants to see more homes built in North Yorkshire, adding she would challenge issues around second home ownership - and push for more affordable homes in rural areas.
Labour candidate says rental market needs looking at
David Skaith, the Labour candidate, says: "Rental properties need looking at to give young professionals the flexibility to move around the region."
He adds that the mayor would have a finite amount of money, questioning other ideas to build "half-price houses".
'Taskforce should be set up to tackle housing problem'
Paul Haslam, an Independent candidate, says less than 1,000 affordable homes were built last year.
He wants to set up a taskforce to boost the numbers of affordable houses.
Candidates respond to housing costs pricing buyers out
Voters have raised the issue of housing and being priced out of York.
They highlight that key workers are "struggling to live there" and young people find it hard to get on the housing ladder.
Kevin Foster, the Green Party candidate, says 40% of houses should be affordable.
He adds that houses should have solar panels and insulation to cut bills.
Analysis: Housing in North Yorkshire
Richard Edwards
BBC Political Reporter, North Yorkshire
York and North Yorkshire are gripped especially tightly by the national housing shortage.
Both places have tourism as crucial parts of their economy – tourists need places to stay – and so have seen significant numbers of private homes turned into holiday lets.
In places like York and Scarborough, many of these are short-term lets – some tenants have been evicted, so the landlord can get into the short-term letting market.
This means it has become increasingly difficult for people who were born here to be able to buy a home and so live and work in their local community.
Critics say this leads to seasonal “ghost streets” where properties are empty for several months a year, as well as ageing populations and difficulties for employers looking for staff.
Supporters say second home owners bring valuable income into local communities by supporting businesses like shops, pubs and restaurants.
Finding a route thorough this debate – made tougher by sky-high property prices – will be a real challenge for the new mayor.
Some of the work has already begun.
In January, the new mayoral combined authority agreed to spend nearly £13m to support the building of up to 1,000 new homes on brownfield land.
The voters' view: Housing in North Yorkshire
Video content
People in York have been asked for their views on the price of homes in and around their home city.
Cunliffe-Lister wants more police officers
Felicity Cunliffe-Lister, the Lib Dem candidate, says we need more police in the community and it is her manifesto pledge.
"We need to make sure the target of visiting the site of the burglary is visited within the hour is met", adding the mayor is there to hold the Chief Constable to account and also to support the victims.
Independent candidate was former police officer
Keith Tordoff, an Independent candidate, talks about being a police officer 20 years ago, but he says his experience is still relevant as "policing is about being in the public, things may have changed but my experience was in the specialist departments".
He adds: "If I was appointed, I would appoint a deputy, somebody from outside North Yorkshire, to do work and serve the public, but also hold the Chief Constable to account".
'Toughest force on crime'
Conservative candidate Keane Duncan says to victims of crime that he wants North Yorkshire Police to be the "toughest force on crime".
He says there should be a guaranteed response to every burglary and knowing police officers more to "build trust".