Lincolnshire police council tax precept rise approved

Council tax payers in Lincolnshire will fork out more for policing this year, councillors have decided.

Police and crime commissioner (PCC) Marc Jones's proposed 4.45% precept increase was approved on Wednesday.

It will mean people living in Band D properties will pay £304.20 in the next financial year, up from £291.24.

Mr Jones previously said "careful consideration" had been given following a consultation last year.

He said the increase would generate an additional £3.1m for the force.

Lincolnshire's police and crime panel, which approved the increase, was attended by councillors from across the county.

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