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Humberside Fire & Rescue want your feedback on a proposed increase in contributions for the 2025/26 financial year. This additional funding is essential to maintaining the high standards of service they deliver to their communities, while enabling them to invest in plans that address emerging needs and risks.
Their plans for 2025 and beyond
Making sure they meet future needs while providing a modern workplace environment for their employees is a key focus of their planning. Many of their fire stations were built during the 1960s, highlighting the need for investment to meet modern standards and making our buildings accessible to everyone.
Their plans include enhancing their options for future vehicles and equipment, alongside their ongoing commitment to reducing firefighter contamination risks and prioritising staff health and safety
This aligns with their Community Risk Management Plan, benefiting everyone across the Humber region and helping to keep everyone safe.
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 their 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.