Julia Mulligan, North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner
THE commissioner of a police force which levies the second highest council tax demand in England has unveiled a proposal to buck the national trend by setting its increase for the coming year at just a fraction of the maximum permitted.
North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Julia Mulligan’s proposed increase of £5.29 for band D taxpayers comes as many of her counterparts, including neighbouring forces such as Durham, have indicated ambitions to levy the maximum £15 rise allowed before needing to call a referendum.
If the move is given the seal of approval by the county’s Police, Fire and Crime Panel, average council tax bills will include a £271.06 charge for the police, representing a 1.99 per cent rise.