This morning at the meeting of the Thames Valley Police Authority, we set our budget for the year allowing for just a 2% increase. This is far lower than other police authorities all over the country, and lower than Oxfordshire County Council's rise last week of 2.75%. There was agreement around the table from all elected members that this was a fair amount which would allow for 27 new police officers across the Force area. It also accounts for efficiency savings across the board. This means council tax payers in Band D properties will pay an extra £3.03 per year or 6p per week for policing in the Thames Valley.
The total police element of council tax for a Band D property in the Thames Valley is £154.30 per year or £2.97 per week.
The total police element of council tax for a Band D property in the Thames Valley is £154.30 per year or £2.97 per week.
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