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Police: Council Tax

Asked by David SimmondsConservativeHome OfficeTabled Answered 13 February 2025UIN 29090

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the written statement of 30 January 2025, HCWS407, on Police Funding Settlement 2025-26, what estimate he has made of the (a) increase in council tax receipts in monetary terms, (b) absolute level and (c) increase in the average Band D council tax police precept on which the increase in funding is assumed.

Answered by Dame Diana Johnson

Forces will be able to raise up to £329.8 million in funding from council tax precept, based on current forecasts and assuming all PCCs maximise their precept flexibility of £14 for a Band D property.

Precept levels are a decision that must be taken by each locally elected PCC.

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