PCCs start pitches for precept cash

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PCCs start pitches for precept cash

Police and Crime Commissioners have begun lobbying their communities to allow them to raise council tax precepts.

Date - 23rd December 2020
By - Chris Smith

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Following confirmation of the central government funding settlements, PCCs have begun their statutory consultation to make up for the £120m shortfall in funding. PCCs have to go through the process by law despite the government making it...

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