People across Avon and Somerset are to be asked whether they would be happy to pay an extra £1 a month towards the area’s police force.

Police and crime commissioner Sue Mountstevens is holding a series of public drop-in events to help her assess future funding options.

This comes with a proposed increase on the table of 6.6 per cent in the police precept for the coming year. This amounts to £1 a month per household, and would mean the average band D property owner pays £193.91 a year for policing.

Ms Mountstevens said: “It is really important residents tell me how much they would be prepared to contribute to support policing. I am always conscious many residents are struggling with bills and I never take a decision to raise the policing part of the council tax lightly.”

You can also share your views by emailing pcc@avonandsomerset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 01275 816377.