03/2025 Sussex PCC Council Tax Precept, revenue and Capital Budgets 2025/26 and Medium Term Financial Strategy Key Decision

There are statutory requirements for the PCC to calculate the budget requirements and formally issue a precept for the financial year.

On 31 January 2025 the Sussex Police and Crime Panel agreed the proposal of the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner (the PCC) to issue a band D council tax precept for 2025/26 for the Sussex area of £266.91.

The PCC approved the council tax precept and revenue and capital budgets 2024/25 and also the Medium Term Financial Strategy on 10 February 2025. The relevant documents are:

The full decision notice can be read here. 

The report can be read here. 

Appendix 1 - Medium-Term Financial Strategy 2025/26

Appendix 1b - MTFS Financial Risk Register

Appendix 1e - Capital Strategy

Appendix 2 - Precept Consultation Results

Appendix 3 - Engagement Summary Analysis

Appendix 4 - A Day in the Life of Sussex Police Info-graphic

Appendix 5 - Tax base and Levy Schedule 2025/26 

In addition, we have also produced a list of frequently asked questions and an explanatory leaflet to accompany council tax bills can be found from this page https://www.sussex-pcc.gov.uk/about/financials/policing-budget/.