From today until 19 December, North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Andy Dunbobbin is asking the people of the region to say how much money they are prepared to pay for policing across North Wales through the precept levied on their Council Tax.
 
Around half the money for North Wales Police’s comes from the UK Government and the rest comes from Council Tax. The amount people pay for policing in their Council Tax depends on the Precept levied by Police and Crime Commissioners.
 
People will be able to give their view on the amount in the form of an online or paper questionnaire that should take no more than five minutes to complete. There are three key questions on how much the Precept could increase by.

These increase options are:
 
35 pence per week (£18 per year) – This would result in the Police and Crime Commissioner needing to find approximately £1.050 million in cuts.
41 pence per week (£21.50 per year) – This is the estimated standstill position.
48 pence per week (£25 per year) – This would allow a level of growth estimated at £1.050 million.
 
The survey also asks what people want to see any money available for growth invested in. There are also questions on people’s levels of confidence in local Police and whether they feel Officers are dealing with the things that matter in their area. The survey also asks if Police locally can be relied on to be there when needed.
 
Following the closing of the survey, the results will be studied and Andy Dunbobbin will make a proposal on the level of precept to the Police and Crime Panel at a meeting on 30 January 2026.

The amount paid by people will then change in April, at the start of the coming financial year 2026/27.
 
As part of his commitment to community engagement on the issue of the Precept, PCC Dunbobbin is also holding a series of public meetings across the region during November and December as part of a community-led consultation.

The initiative, called the People’s Pulse, will act as an open forum to hear residents’ thoughts on policing and reducing crime, and people attending will also have the chance to complete the survey on the proposed Precept amount.

The initiative will visit six locations across North Wales: Bangor, Ruthin, Flint, Wrexham, Barmouth and Colwyn Bay, starting on 11 November and continuing to the final session on 17 December.
 
The Commissioner commented: “I would urge everyone who pays Council Tax or Business Rates to take part in my survey. To perform their crucial role in keeping the public safe and secure, we need a well-funded and well-equipped Police Force.

“However, I understand the pressures on households at the moment and, whatever increase is agreed, I will hold the Chief Constable and the Force to account to ensure the funding from people’s Council Tax and Business Rates is spent wisely and invested effectively in the service and security of the people.
 
“All views count in my survey and I want to hear from the broadest range of people possible, wherever in North Wales you live and whatever your background. I would also encourage anyone interested to come along to one of my People’s Pulse sessions to have their say in person and talk to me about policing in their community.”
 
If people find it difficult to afford to pay their Council Tax bill, the PCC is keen to stress that help may be available. He would urge anyone experiencing this to contact their billing authority for details of any discounts they may be eligible for, or for information about their Council Tax reduction scheme.
 
The PCC’s survey is fully bilingual in Welsh and English (as well as Easy Read), and print copies are available at libraries and police stations across North Wales. Residents can also email or write to request a copy to be sent to them.

Representatives of the office of the Police and Crime Commissioner will also be at locations across North Wales throughout the survey period engaging with people in person to complete the survey.
 
The consultation launches on 10 November 2025 and closes on the 19 December 2025.
 
Residents can fill in the survey via the following links:

Welsh: www.surveymonkey.com/r/83PLMMM

English: www.surveymonkey.com/r/FRPRMMZ

 To receive a paper copy by post to complete, contact the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner in the following ways: 
 
Email: OPCC@northwales.police.uk. Phone: 01492 805486. Post: Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner North Wales, Police Headquarters. Glan y Don, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8AW
 
To book to attend one of the People’s Pulse sessions visit: https://forms.office.com/e/PsEPWRbxAr