Meeting over police cash crisis
SENIOR police figures met with government officials this week to discuss controversial proposals to cap the force's budget.
Leicestershire Police Authority, which is concerned at Government plans to restrict its budget for 2008/09, met ministers John Healey and Tony McNulty on Wednesday.
The meeting was sparked by a Government letter sent to the authority in March indicating Leicestershire Police Authority could have its budget for this year or next year capped because it increased its share of the council tax precept by 15.43 per cent.
Chairman of the police authority Byron Rhodes said: "I am satisfied that we were given the opportunity to put our argument for the increase across to the ministers and can confirm we held a constructive meeting.
"I believe we have strong evidence that supports our decision that the force needs this funding in order to meet the standards that the public deserve."
The full article contains 154 words and appears in Rutland Mercury newspaper.
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Last Updated:
08 May 2008 5:55 PM
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Source:
Rutland Mercury
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Location:
Stamford
