Norfolk's police and crime commissioner Sarah Taylor has started public consultation around the budget for policing in 2026/27.

Sarah Taylor, Norfolk's police and crime commissioner (Image: Labour Party)

And the newly-independent Ms Taylor, who quit the Labour party last week , is consulting over the maximum hike in the force's share of council tax bills which is possible without triggering a referendum.

Her consultation includes a proposed 4.23pc increase in that council tax share, which would mean a Band D property would pay an extra £13.95 a year - with the total annual police precept for such a property increasing to £343.80.

Ms Taylor said she had come up with the potential increase after discussions........

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