Police and Crime Commissioner Launches Policing Budget Consultation for 2025/26
Police and Crime Commissioner Launches Policing Budget Consultation for 2025/26
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Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner, Dafydd Llywelyn, has launched a public consultation on the proposed 2025/26 policing budget. This consultation invites residents and businesses across the Dyfed-Powys area to share their views on the police precept—the portion of council tax that funds local policing.
Balancing Challenges and Priorities
The police precept makes up a significant portion of Dyfed-Powys Police’s funding accounting for 55%, with the remaining 45% coming from government grants. PCC Llywelyn explained the challenges of setting the precept during times of high inflation, rising costs, and increasing demands on the police service:
“Setting the police precept is always challenging, particularly during times of high inflation, rising costs, and increasing demands on our police service.
“The increased precept for 2024/25 enabled us to:
· Strengthen the Force Command Centre to improve the way 999 and 101 calls are handled, ensuring faster and more effective responses.
· Support PCSO numbers to maintain their vital presence in our communities, even in the face of reduced funding from the Welsh Government.
· Protect and sustain current service levels, ensuring the Force continues to meet the needs of the public.
“While Dyfed-Powys Police has worked hard to improve efficiency and deliver savings, further funding is needed to maintain the level of service our communities expect.”
Your Opportunity to Have Your Say
The consultation gives residents and businesses the chance to share their thoughts on the proposed precept level for 2025/26. PCC Llywelyn emphasised the importance of public input:
“I will be launching a public consultation on the precept level for 2025-26, where local taxpayers can share their views on the proposed level of increase for next year. Your feedback will play a vital role in shaping decisions that impact community safety.”
Get Involved
The consultation runs until 6 January 2025, and the Commissioner is encouraging as many people as possible to take part.
To share your views, visit : or scan the QR code below. Paper copies of the survey are also available upon request from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
QRCode for Ymgynghoriad Praesept Dyfed-Powys Precept Consultation
Police and Crime Commissioner Launches Policing Budget Consultation for 2025/26
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