15 February 2010
Council tax for policing to rise by 2p a day: More information
South Wales Police Authority has today agreed to increase the policing element of council tax by 5% - or 2p per day for a Band D property.
The increase will see the overall budget for policing in South Wales rise by 3.5% to £257.3million, which will protect vital services to maintain public safety.
4 February 2010
Good Performance Impresses Police Authority: More Information
Confidence in the police has increased by nearly 8% in just six months, and around 1,000 less crimes are taking place each month, South Wales Police Authority will be told at its next meeting.
The meeting, which will take place on Monday 15 February at 10am at Police Headquarters, Bridgend, will hear about the excellent performance results from South Wales Police.
1 February 2010
Last chance to have your say on police funding: More Information
This week is the last chance for people to have their say on the policing budget for next year, through a survey from South Wales Police Authority.
The survey, available online at www.southwalespoliceauthority.org.uk, asks for opinions on the police element of council tax and other funding issues.