The Police Crime Commissioner is seeking a 2% increase in public funding.

And if approved it will be added to your council tax bill.

Precept proposals have been submitted by West Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Mark Burns-Williamson.

It means those in band D properties paying £138.20 – up from £135.50 this year.

With the 64% of West Yorkshire households in bands A and B – it means an increase from £90.34 to £92.13 and £105.39 to £107.49 respectively.

The 2% police addition will be on top of whatever figure Kirklees Council sets for its council tax.

Budget proposals have been costed with an assumed 2% council tax increase, but no announcement has been made.

Calderdale Council is proposing a freeze in its council tax.

Mr Burns-Williamson claimed the extra police precept will help pay for the recruitment of 126 police officers and 70 essential police staff roles.

However, there will still be an overall reduction of 98 in the number of officers and staff because of the need to make savings.

Mr Burns-Williamson said: “I know that people are facing financial challenges and have ruled out going any higher with the precept because I don’t think it would be fair in the current economic climate, but it is essential we strive to maintain frontline policing.

“It is a difficult balance and would mean around £2 a year extra for most households.”

The Police and Crime Panel – which includes two Kirklees councillors – will consider the PCC’s proposals at their meeting on February 7.