How Much Would You Pay for Policing?

Setting the Police Budget

An important part of my role as your Police & Crime Commissioner is to set the budget for policing in Cheshire. This is a decision that I do not take lightly. I need to fund the police to prevent and reduce crime, place victims at the centre of the services that the police deliver and protect the front line.

Following the recent announcement from Government about future police funding, I have to find £8 million savings from the Cheshire Constabulary budget next year to make sure that there is sufficient money to balance the books whilst achieving the aims I set out in my Police & Crime Plan.

A 1.99% increase in Council Tax would mean an increase of under 6p per week for an average Band D household. This would support an enhanced local policing service to support the new policing model and put extra officers on the streets, something that the public tell me that they want to see.

You can give your feedback by clicking on the survey link here

The consultation closes on 16 January 2015.

Thank you for your time in considering this matter

John Dwyer

Ed:"There is only one question so make sure you provide your answer without delay"