Norfolk police and crime commisssioner Lorne Green.
Picture: ANTONY KELLY
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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 needed to provide for public safety.