Humberside Fire & Rescue want your feedback on a proposed increase in contributions for the 2025/26 financial year. The service says additional funding is essential to maintaining the standards of service they deliver, while investing in plans that address emerging needs and risks.
Proposed Council Tax Precept Increase
To continue delivering excellent service and preparing for the future, the Service is presenting four options for a Council Tax precept increase:
- Option 1: A £2.93 (2.99%) increase, equivalent to 24p per month for a Band D property.
- Option 2: A £4.99 (5.09%) increase, equivalent to 42p per month for a Band D property.
- Option 3: No increase.
- Option 4: Propose an alternative amount.
Impact on Different Council Tax Bands
The proposed increases will vary by Council Tax band. Many homes in the Humber region fall into lower Council Tax bands, meaning the proposed increases will be smaller for most residents.
For example:
- Band A properties, the lowest band, would see an increase of just 16p per month (£1.96 per year) under Option 1 or 28p per month (£3.33 per year) under Option 2.
- Band D properties, the mid-point band, would experience an increase of 24p per month (£2.93 per year) under Option 1 or 42p per month (£4.99 per year) under Option 2.
- Band H properties, the highest band, would see an increase of 49p per month (£5.86 per year) under Option 1 or 83p per month (£9.98 per year) under Option 2.
How to Participate
A detailed breakdown for all council tax bands and how you can take part, can be found on Humberside Fire & Rescue’s consultation webpage.
The deadline for feedback is 5 pm on Friday 24 January 2025. The feedback will be reviewed by the Humberside Fire Authority at its meeting on 14 February 2025.
