Hello Resident,

We think it is really important that you, as residents, help shape important decisions about police funding and how we can continue to work to keep our communities safe.

The allocation of central government funding for police forces is expected to be received in December. You can share your views on which subjects you would like the policing element of council tax to be focused in the 2025/26 budget by completing Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber’s ongoing local crime survey.

Matthew Barber said: “As Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley, it is my responsibility to ensure that Thames Valley Police has sufficient resources to effectively prevent and investigate crime, support victims and protect communities.

“Residents rightly expect an exceptional service from their police force and I want to develop greater capacity and capability to further cut crime. I want to ensure that the policing budget can support this, deliver value for money and address the concerns and priorities of our communities.”

If you would like to share your views on the policing budget for 2025/26, please complete the survey by 12pm on Friday 3rd January 2025.