Police & Crime Commissioner of Dyfed-Powys Police responds to – ‘Home Office is Misleading the Public’

A Statement from Police and Crime Commissioner, Dafydd Llywelyn, regarding the Provisional Police Settlement Announcement: ‘Home Office is Misleading the Public’

After a frustrating delay, the Government’s provisional grant funding settlement has been announced, which sets out the position for Dyfed-Powys Police for the 2019/20 financial year. On the face of it, it appears that Dyfed-Powys Police will have an increase in funding of £8.1 million in 2019/20. However this figure is based upon the presumption that PCC Dafydd Llywelyn will increase the current Band D property precept level by £24 annually.

PCC Dafydd Llywelyn said:

“The way in which the Home Office and Central Government are misleading the public is disgraceful and I am very disappointed in the way this settlement once again shifts the burden onto local tax payers. I continue to try and do the right thing to protect our communities but I feel we are being let down by the Government in London as their actions are likely to impact on our local services.

“I am currently consulting with the residents of Dyfed-Powys; asking if they would be willing to pay additional police precept to continue to safeguard our communities. Within the survey I have outlined the impact of for Dyfed-Powys Police and its communities. My decision will be made by listening to local communities and the professional advice of the Chief Constable.

“I am working closely with the Chief Constable to critically review all aspects of the budget requirement. Given the scale of financial challenges that are faced, a precept increase will be unavoidable, but how much this is increased by should not be dictated by Government.”

If you live in the Dyfed-Powys area and would like to have your say, please complete the survey by clicking on the links below:

Welsh – http://bit.ly/ymgynghoriadpraeseptheddlu

English – http://bit.ly/policepreceptconsultation