Get ready for another rise in your council tax bill! Residents in Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, and Powys will see an increase in their payments next year. Specifically, the part supporting the Dyfed-Powys police force is set to jump by nearly 7.5%, following last year’s hefty 9% hike. This means a typical household might pay around £390 just for this portion.
During a recent meeting, Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn brought up the increase, and it’s expected to bring a £26.95 bump for the usual Band D property. More funding means better police visibility and accessibility, says Llywelyn—a promise of efficiency and improved services.
Councils are deliberating their portions of the total tax bill, with Ceredigion looking at a possible 4.75% rise. Keep an eye out over the coming weeks for updates on what your local rates will be. This tax pertains not just to regular homes but also second homes, bearing a premium on the police precept.
So, what’s the trade-off? With council tax-payers footing more of the bill, the hope is for enhanced police services. That’s the promise—now let’s see how it pans out in visibility and effectiveness on our streets!
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