Lincolnshire police council tax precept rise approved

Marc Jones had his request for a near-maximum increase approved on Wednesday

Council tax payers in Lincolnshire will fork out more for policing this year, councillors have decided.

Police and crime commissioner (PCC) Marc Jones's proposed 4.45% precept increase was approved on Wednesday.

It will mean people living in Band D properties will pay £304.20 in the next financial year, up from £291.24.

Mr Jones previously said "careful consideration" had been given following a consultation last year.

He said the increase would generate an additional £3.1m for the force.

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Band D properties will pay roughly £13 more per year to the police

Lincolnshire's police and crime panel, which approved the increase, was attended by councillors from across the county.