Council Tax Precept To Rise By £15

10 February 2026

Statement from Leicestershire Police Federation Chair Andy Spence, following the PCC's announcement that he will increase the council tax precept by the maximum allowable £15.

Andy said: "I am pleased that the Police and Crime Commissioner has listened to reason and agreed to raise the council tax precept by £15, despite his initial reluctance to do so.

"This will provide much-needed funds to at a time to support our hard-working police officers in Leicestershire.

"I am concerned, however, that the PCC commits to giving the entirety of this money to the force so it can support frontline policing at a time when demand is continually rising.

"None of this money should be diverted into funding charitable and commercial prevention schemes. There is no data demonstrating that these schemes reduce crime or increase public confidence in policing.

"The hard-working officers of Leicestershire Police give their all to keep the public of Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland safe. It is only right that the entire policing budget should be used to support their incredible efforts."