On 27th March 2008, the Department for Communities and Local Government announced that it would be seeking to 'cap' Surrey Police's budget requirement for 2008/09. Surrey Police Authority and Surrey Police have appealed against this decision and hope that the Government reconsiders its proposal.

This page has been created to act as a central point of reference, containing details of news stories, meetings and documents relevant to the capping debate.

Press Releases:

27/03/2008 - Resources needed to protect Surrey will not be available due to Government threat to cap, say Police and Authority.   

31/03/2008 - Surrey Police Authority unable to formally approve Local Policing Plan and targets due to threat of Government capping.

17/04/2008 - Surrey Police Authority formally responds to Government capping decision 

Public Meetings:

11/02/2008 - Surrey Police Authority Public Meeting, Mount Browne HQ. Agenda    Minutes (MS Word)

28/03/2008 - Surrey Police Authority Public Meeting, Mount Browne HQ. Agenda    Minutes (MS Word)

14/04/2008 - Extraordinary Meeting of Surrey Police Authority, Mount Browne HQ.   Agenda    Minutes

Response to DCLG:

Letter to Local Government Minister John Healey MP, from Dr. Sue Martin, Chief Executive, Surrey Police Authority (MS Word)

Appeal against decision to cap Surrey Police Authority - Overview Document (MS Word)