The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire has dismissed the idea of implementing an urgent tax hike to augment local law enforcement funding. The commissioner explained this decision by highlighting the considerable difficulty in gaining the required public backing from a council tax referendum. Although the route to call the public to vote for a tax raise beyond the typical cap is legal, the counteracting hindrance perceived by the commissioner was its near-impossible winnability. The verdict is a result of ongoing dialogues concerning the sustainability of efficient police services within the financial restrictions experienced in the locality.
This story was adapted by The Lincoln Post from original reporting by lincolnshirelive.co.uk.
