Kent Police Authority votes to freeze police council tax (From News Shopper)

Kent Police Authority votes to freeze police council tax

3:42pm Wednesday 8th February 2012 in Gravesham news By Kelly Smale

MEMBERS of Kent Police Authority have unanimously voted to freeze police council tax this year.

The Authority agreed to accept a government grant of £2m rather than increase the precept.

A budget of £274m was set of which 68 per cent is funded by the government and 32 per cent by the police council taxpayer.

The average band D household will pay £2.67 a week for their policing service.

Chairwoman of Kent Police Authority, Ann Barnes, said: "A one year grace will help hard pressed families and this decision means that those who are struggling are not burdened with any more financial worry.

"The Authority will continue to monitor the Force to ensure it continues to deliver the best possible policing service for the taxpayers of the county."