The Government is giving Police and Crime Commissioners the flexibility to increase the policing element of the council tax in 2022 by £10 per year (for a Band D property) to fund the increasing demands on policing. With over 60% of council taxpayers in the Hampshire Constabulary policing area living in properties that are Band A-C the majority of people would see an increase of less than £10 a year.
I have now launched my annual police budget precept consultation and want to hear residents’ views. I am asking local residents to complete an online survey and/or to sign up to a focus group:
I would be grateful for your support in sharing this survey widely with residents and your network so that as many people as possible can have their say.
Best wishes,
Donna
Donna Jones
Police & Crime Commissioner for Hampshire & Isle of Wight