According to the Spending Review documents, council tax in England is expected to rise by 5% a year to finance local services, including policing. Local authorities can raise the tax by up to 4.99% without central government approval, but the government assumes councils will opt for maximum increases. This rise is part of an expected average increase in police spending power. However, police leaders have expressed concerns that any additional funding may be quickly consumed by officer salary costs, highlighting the precarious nature of financial planning for local services.
Council tax in England is projected to rise by 5% annually to fund local services, with documents indicating councils will likely opt for the maximum increase.
Police leaders are advocating for more funding, anticipating that the Spending Review's additional resources will primarily be absorbed by covering officer salaries.
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