Cambridgeshire residents consulted on force funding

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Cambridgeshire residents consulted on force funding

Cambridgeshire Constabulary's PCC is asking the public their views on a proposed increase in council tax.

Cambridgeshire's acting PCC Ray Bisby

Date - 6th January 2021
By - Chloe Livadeas

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Cambridgeshire’s Acting Police and Crime Commissioner is proposing a £1.25 a month increase to cover the costs of some of the chief’s ambitions, such as more call handlers and cyber officers. The Commissioner sets the budget for...

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