Surrey PCC warn of service cuts without Council tax increase

The police and crime commissioner for Surrey has warned that services could be cut if council tax is not increased.

Lisa Townsend said Surrey Police was one of the fastest-improving forces in England but her force still had to find a way to save roughly £18m over the next four years.

To combat the shortfall, the PCC wants to increase the amount Surrey residents pay for policing through their council tax by roughly 4.3%.

People are being asked for their thoughts on increasing their contribution.

The council tax survey will close at midnight on 2 February. Further information can be found on the Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner website.