Police commissioner seeks further rise in council tax in Cumbria
This would involve another rise in council tax for people living in Cumbria. Peter McCall, Cumbria’s police, fire, and crime commissioner, said a reduction in crime and increase in officers is a result of council tax ‘investment’, and he’s hoping that another rise will make the police stronger: “Our police are working hard for us, with more resource they are delivering, but of course, inflation affects policing like everything else. “Reluctantly, I must seek an increase in the policing part of the council tax precept to ensure that we maintain this resource and continue the great work we’ve seen.
“We have all seen the effect of cuts in the past and that is why I ask for your support to ensure the Police remain in the strong position we’ve now built. “Even with an increase we will have to continue to make efficiencies. “However, your support for a modest increase of 17p per week for a Band A property or 25p per week Band D, will mean Cumbria police will continue to deliver more.
“I know that we are all affected by inflation, and of course none of us ever want to pay more, but policing and keeping our families safe, is important to us all. “Please help us to help you by supporting this vital increase in funding for this essential service and the officers who serve us so well. The public can complete a survey to let their views be known.
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