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Panel backs tax rise to fund Norfolk Police Published: 06:00, 03 February 2021 People in Norfolk will have to pay about 29p a week more for the police element of council tax next year. A meeting of the county's Police and Crime Panel yesterday heard the increase was essential to tackle "hidden harms" such as sexual abuse and domestic violence. Norfolk Police and crime commissioner (PCC), Lorne Green, proposed an increase of 5.68 per cent (£14.94) a year on Band D properties. . (42553330) A Band B resident will see their council tax bills rise by 22p a week. Mr Green acknowledged the â€...

Norfolk police and crime commisssioner Lorne Green. Picture: ANTONY KELLY - Credit: Archant People in Norfolk will have to pay about 29p a week more for the police element of council tax this year.   A meeting of the Police and Crime Panel heard the increase was essential to tackle "hidden harms’ such as domestic violence.   Norfolk Police and crime commissioner (PCC), Lorne Green, proposed an increase of 5.68pc (£14.94) a year on Band D properties.  A Band B property will see their council tax bills rise by 22p a week.   Mr Green acknowledged the “unprecedented times” but said he ...

A £4.8m cash boost to help fight the scourge of class A drugs in the city will also help to provide better treatment for those in the grip of this...

A £4.8m cash boost to help fight the scourge of class A drugs in the city will also help to provide better treatment for those in the grip of this...

"However, there’s no doubt this will be our biggest challenge yet since the start of the pandemic and my message to the public is please work with us. Let’s do everything we can to stop the spread of this virus. "We all have a part to play in keeping people safe, our friends, family and loved ones, as well as the wider community, many of whom will play essential roles in public services such as policing, health care and teaching." A force spokeswoman said contingency plans are forecasted on a sickness rate of 20pc. The spokeswoman said: "Our contingency plans are forecast on a sickness ...