Council Tax

The Mayor of West Yorkshire oversees West Yorkshire Police’s Budget which includes setting the police element of Council Tax, known as the Precept.

West Yorkshire: Safe. Just. Inclusive.

As Mayor of West Yorkshire, I oversee our Police budget, which includes setting part of your Council Tax.

The Government have slashed funding for policing yet again. At a time when inflation is at record highs, we’ve seen a 20% reduction over 10 years.

The positive response to my precept survey made it clear just how much you value the police, but to maintain this service, I’ve reluctantly had to increase the police section of your council tax by 6.78%.

It means most will pay between 19p and 26p extra per week, with the majority in West Yorkshire being in Council Tax Bands A, B or C.

It will all help to maintain the just, safe, and inclusive police service that the region needs. Without this, we would face more severe pressures, forcing cuts across policing operations.

Tracy Brabin
Mayor of West Yorkshire

 

Police Council Tax Information

Download the Police Council Tax Information 2023/24 (PDF 1.68MB)

 

A draft precept for 2023/24 went before the Police and Crime Panel in February 2023. View the draft on the Police and Crime Panel's website.

 

Previous Police Council Tax Information

2022/23

Police Council Tax Information 2022/23 (PDF 1.22MB)
A draft precept for 2022/23 went before the Police and Crime Panel. View the draft.

 

The below precepts (policing element of council tax) were set and overseen by the Police and Crime Commissioner. Responsibility for exercising the functions of the Police and Crime Commissioner in West Yorkshire transferred to the West Yorkshire Mayor on 10th May 2021.

 

2021/22

Police Council Tax Information 2021/22 (PDF 834KB)
A draft precept for 2021/22 went before the Police and Crime Panel. View the draft.

 

2020/21

Police Council Tax Information 2020/21 (PDF 858KB)
A draft precept for 2020/21 went before the Police and Crime Panel. View the draft.

 

2019/20

Police Council Tax Information 2019/20 (PDF 345KB)

 

2018/19

Police Council Tax Information 2018/19 (PDF 637KB)

 

2017/18

Police Council Tax Information 2017/18 (PDF 582KB)

 

2016/17

Police Council Tax Information 2016/17 (PDF 606KB)

 

2015/16

Police Council Tax Information 2015/16 (PDF 390KB)

 

2014/15

Police Council Tax Information 2014/15 (PDF 385KB)

 

2013/14

Police Council Tax Information 2013/14 (PDF 346KB)