\n Alison Lowe, Deputy Mayor for West Yorkshire, has launched a survey asking residents about a proposed rise in the police element of Council tax.\n<\/p>\n
\n If the plans are approved, homeowners in a Band A property would pay an extra \u00a310 per year, or 19p per week; homeowners in a Band B property would pay an extra \u00a311.67 per year, or 22p per week; homeowners in a Band C property would pay an extra \u00a313.33 per year, or 26 per week; homeowners in a Band D property would pay an extra \u00a315 per year, or 29p per week; homeowners in a Band E property would pay an extra \u00a318.33 per year, or 35p per week; homeowners in a Band F property would pay an extra \u00a321.67 per year, or 42p per week; homeowners in a Band G property would pay an extra \u00a325 per year, or 48p per week; and homeowners in a Band H property would pay an extra \u00a330 per year, or 58p per week.\n<\/p>\n
\n Most West Yorkshire residents live in Band A, Band B or Band C properties.\n<\/p>\n
\n Ms Lowe said: “West Yorkshire Police is facing a funding gap of\u202falmost\u202f\u00a310m\u202fnext year, despite taking measures to reduce it.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Funds raised by\u202fan increased\u202fprecept would cut this by\u202falmost \u00a33.5m, moving us towards a stronger financial position where we can continue to keep our communities safe, just and inclusive.\n<\/p>\n
\n “It is so important that everyone across the county gives their views on funding for our vital police services.\u202f\n<\/p>\n
\n “We know neighbourhood policing and police visibility really matter to residents and we are continually working to build public trust and confidence in the service.”\n<\/p>\n
\n According to Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, crime levels have fallen across the county – with more than 5,000 fewer victims in the last 12 months.\n<\/p>\n
\n “However, we know from conversations with residents it doesn’t always feel like crime levels are down and we are continually working to build public trust and confidence in the police service,” she added.\n<\/p>\n
\n “We also know that police presence and neighbourhood policing are both concerns for residents.”\n<\/p>\n
\n Residents can take part in the consultation at www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk\/news\/have-your-say-on-the-police-budget-in-west-yorkshire\n<\/p>\n
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