Latest News
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2012/13 council tax decision
The Authority has today agreed its financial plan which will make multi-million pound savings while securing police officer numbers in the future. Members agreed a revenue budget of £112.2 million for policing Suffolk in 2012/13. To balance the …
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Police and Crime Commissioners update
On 26 January the Home Office issued its latest update bulletin on the introduction of Police and Crime Commissioners. Click here to view the bulletin. The Police Authority has also produced a '60 second briefing note' to raise awareness of the …
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Council tax increase considered
On 20 January Suffolk Police Authority agreed that setting a council tax precept increase is its preferred option. The Authority debated next year’s budget at their meeting – and considered two council tax options for 2012/13. The options …
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Police and Crime Commissioners - Seminar 9 May
The Chairman of Suffolk Police Authority has circulated a news update for partners on the transition from police authorities to Police and Crime Commissioners. News Update from Joanna Spicer, Chairman of Suffolk Police Authority Transition from …
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Authority faces tough decisions
Suffolk Police Authority will be considering next year’s budget for policing at its meeting next week (Friday, January 20) – including an option to increase council tax. In a joint report from Chief Constable Simon Ash and Police Authority …
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Successful Business Crime Forum
Around 100 people attended Suffolk Police Authority’s annual Business Crime Forum last night at Police Headquarters, Martlesham Heath. Delegates heard from various speakers about the opportunities that London 2012 may present but also the threats …
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Constabulary Chief Officer Team Changes
Changes have been made to the Constabulary's Chief Officer Team. These are set out below and are a consequence of the secondment of Jacqui Cheer, Suffolk’s Deputy Chief Constable, to take on the role of Acting Chief Constable of the Cleveland …
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Prostitution & Sexual Exploitation Strategy
On 21 October the new multi-agency countywide Prostitution & Sexual Exploitation Strategy was adopted. This follows on from the highly successful Ipswich Prostitution Strategy 2007-2012 aimed at on-street prostitution and takes account of …
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Statement of accounts published
The Authority's 2010/11 accounts and Annual Governance Statement have been approved by the Monitoring and Audit Committee. The Authority has a statutory duty to: a) prepare a Statement of Accounts each year; b) approve that statement by …
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Annual governance report issued
The Audit Commission has issued its Annual Governance Report 2010/11. The Report provides an unqualified audit opinion and concluded that the Authority has proper arrangements in place to secure value for money. The Annual Governance Report …