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This page provides you with information on the latest council tax summary and spending on Policing and PCC agreed budgets.
It is the responsibility of the Durham Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) to secure an efficient and effective police force for the area. This includes setting the budget for the police force.
The Government only provides around 75% of the funding necessary to run the force, and the rest is raised through part of Council Tax, known as the Policing Precept.
The PCC is responsible for setting the level of the precept each year, after consulting with residents. Like the rest of Council Tax, how much residents pay depends upon the value of their home.
The total grant received by Durham (from the Government) in 2024/25 is £118,300,00.00.
Following extension consultation and after considering levels of Central Government funding for 2024/25 the PCC agreed the budget and set the precept (policing element of Council Tax).
The PCC launched an on-line survey on the 30th November 2023 which closed at 5pm on the 8th January 2024.It was publicised using social media, releases to local media outlets and the PCC website, along with some meetings with MP’s and AAP/ councillors.
The survey asked respondents about how much they would accept to pay extra for the provision of its policing service.In addition to questions relating to precept tax levels, the survey also asked respondents for their views on priorities within the Police and Crime Plan.
There was a total of 1,935 responses.
Before formalising the precept the PCC presented it to the Police and Crime Panel.
The Police and Crime Panel gave overall support for an increase, with the clear need to support Policing beyond the constraints of Uplift funding, the Panel recommended the increase in precept of 5.1 per cent per household.
The following table summarises what the Council Tax increase will mean for households in County Durham and Darlington
* 55% of households in County Durham and Darlington are classed as Band A
** Nationally, a typical property is classed as Band D.
