There is only a few days left to take part in the survey commissioned by the Wiltshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Philip Wilkinson, about the budget and precept.

The PCC has proposed a 5.2% rise in the police precept, equating to an increase of £1.09 a month for a Band D property.

Launched in December by the PCC, the Policing, Priorities and ££s survey seeks the views of residents and stakeholders on the policing budget for the upcoming 2024/2025 financial year.

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As part of the survey, respondents are asked whether their household would be prepared to invest more in policing through the police precept element of their council tax. This, alongside a grant from the government, accounts for the entire budget for policing in the county. 

Mr Wilkinson said: “Wiltshire Police is facing increased financial pressures as we strive to deliver the necessary service improvements required but I am acutely aware the impact any increase could have on our communities at an already challenging time and any future decisions will be influenced by your feedback.”

Wiltshire Police is currently the second lowest funded police force in the country per capita, and will still need to make savings of £2.4m to cover the funding gap in 2024/2025, as set out in the Mid Term Financial Strategy (MTFS).

The survey will close on Monday, January 29 and can be taken here.