Council tax could rise after police precept set

FORCE UNDER FINANCIAL PRESSURE

- By ANDREW SPENCE

RESIDENTS across East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire are set to see an increase in council tax as Humberside Police's precept has been set. An increase of £18.49 for a Band D property has been approved by the Police and Crime Panel.

For the 2026/27 financial year, Band D properties will pay £313.66, up from £295.17 the previous year. The precept has been increased by a higher than usual rate due to financial pressures, the panel were told.

A report to the panel explains that ahead of setting the new precept level, the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Jonathan Evison ran an online consultation to gauge the public’s opinion on potential levels of increase. The consultation gave the options of £9.99, £14.99, £19.99 or £24.99 on a Band D property.