Norfolk’s PCC launches his consultation for the Police and Crime Plan and Police Budget for the next financial year
Norfolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has launched his Police and Crime Plan Consultation to ask residents of the county whether his proposed three main priorities omit anything critical. The consultation also asks residents whether they would be prepared to pay more for their police force.
Colin Sutton was elected as Norfolk’s PCC in July, following the resignation of PCC Sarah Taylor in June. One of his primary responsibilities is to publish a Police and Crime Plan setting out what the priorities should be for the course of his tenure.
During his eight weeks in post, Colin has already had the opportunity to see for himself the work taking place behind the scenes to ensure Norfolk remains a safe place in which to live and work.
With only 18 months left before the position of Police and Crime Commissioner is abolished by the Government, Colin is keen to publish his Plan as soon as possible to effect changes on the ground. So, he is urging people to take part in his consultation to ensure their voices are heard.
“I am truly honoured to have been elected by the residents of Norfolk to be your Police and Crime Commissioner,” said Colin Sutton.
“The conventional approach would be to undertake a formal consultation, over a period of several months, engaging with stakeholders, residents from neighbourhoods and partners before determining priorities for the future.
“However, the draft priorities set out in my consultation have not been developed in isolation. They are informed by extensive engagement undertaken over recent months, together with the ongoing consultation, surveys and community feedback regularly gathered by Norfolk Constabulary, my office and our partners. Collectively, this evidence provides a clear picture of the issues that matter most to the people of Norfolk and the challenges they expect us to address.”
Colin’s three proposed priorities are:
- Re-engaging with neighbourhoods to rebuild trust in policing
- Preventing violence, abuse and exploitation
- Safer rural communities
The consultation will run from Monday 14 September until 5pm Friday 9 October 2026.
Over the next four weeks, the period over which the consultation is open, Colin will be touring around Norfolk, running various community engagement sessions, so please check the website for events and pop-ups near you: Public meetings and events
“I am now seeking your views on whether these priorities reflect the needs and expectations of the people of Norfolk and whether there are any significant omissions that should be addressed,” added Colin.
“While the overall direction is clear, this consultation remains an important part of the process. Please take this opportunity to have your say so that I can consider your views carefully before publishing the final Plan.”
“I am also consulting on next year’s council tax precept. A joint consultation means that I can reach further and achieve maximum participation by avoiding repetitive and confusing requests for information or for stakeholders to multiple meetings. Importantly, this approach also reduces the cost of the consultation and allows participants to consider the information in my Police and Crime Plan, the issues facing policing and the resource requirements, all at the same time.”
The new Police and Crime Plan for Norfolk will be implemented in November 2026, pending approval from the Police and Crime Panel on 29 October.
For more information about the joint consultation
Take part in the consultation Police and Crime Plan Consultation
