Sussex Police council tax rise expected in April
The increase of £15 is the maximum allowed
The portion of council tax which goes to Sussex Police is expected to rise by £15 in April.
The increase – the maximum allowed – will be discussed at a meeting of the Sussex Police and Crime Panel on Friday (January 29).
It would see the bill for a Band D homes rise from £199.91 to £214.91 in 2021/22.
A report to the panel said this was still one of the lowest in England.
It added:
“By raising the precept this year by £15, the Police & Crime Commissioner will provide the Chief Constable with the resources to continue the local recruitment programme, meet the significant costs arising from the pandemic, and prepare the force to meet the increased demand and emerging threats and meet the expectations of visitors, residents and taxpayers.”
The meeting will also look at the new Police and Crime Plan – which sets out the force’s strategic direction for the next four years – and the possibility of setting up a reserve to deal with any unforeseen financial problems arising from the pandemic.
The meeting will start at 10.30am, with the webcast available to view via www.eastsussex.public-i.tv/core .