People of North Wales urged to say how much they will pay for policing

The policing of communities in North Wales is a crucial matter for everyone, and from today until 7 January, North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin is asking the people of the region to say how much money they are prepared to pay for the work the police do to keep our neighbourhoods safe.

Around half the money for the police budget in North Wales comes from the UK Government and the rest comes from Council Tax. The amount people pay in their Council Tax depends on the precept levied by Police and Crime Commissioners.

Following the closing of the survey, the results will be studied and Andy Dunbobbin will make a proposal on the level of precept to the Police and Crime Panel at a meeting on 29 January 2024. The amount paid by people will then change in April, at the start of the coming financial year 2024/25.

Since 2010, as part of its commitment to offer the best possible value to the people of North Wales, North Wales Police has already made savings totalling £42.799m. But it is likely a Council Tax increase of £21.78 in the precept is needed to create a standstill budget for the coming year, with no cuts.

The PCC’s consultation and survey are fully bilingual in Welsh and English (as well as Easy Read), and print copies are available at libraries and police stations across North Wales. Residents can also email or write to request a copy to be sent to them. 

The consultation closes on the 7 January 2024.

 Residents can fill in the survey via the following links:

 Welsh: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/praesept23_schth

English: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/opcc_precept23

 Residents can also visit www.northwales-pcc.gov.uk during the consultation period and fill in the short survey to make their voice heard. To receive a paper copy by post, contact the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner in the following ways: 

 Email: OPCC@northwales.police.uk 

Phone: 01492 805486

Post: Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner North Wales, Police Headquarters. Glan y Don, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8AW