Residents in Hertfordshire have been sent an open letter about plans to freeze the policing part of their Council Tax bill.

As well as speaking about improved efficiency and savings throughout 2014, Police and Crime Commissioner David Lloyd discussed the financial challenges facing the Herts police force, and stated a proposal to freeze Hertfordshire Constabulary's precept for 2015/16.

This is the portion of the council tax bill that goes towards paying for policing in the county, and means a Band D property will still pay £147.82 for the year for policing - the same as it has been since 2010.

Commissioner Lloyd said: "Through prudent and responsible budget management, Hertfordshire Constabulary is in a strong position to meet the financial challenges in the coming years.

"This will allow us to manage future reductions in police funding from the government while also investing in a recruitment drive to boost police officer numbers, but furthermore it means I can freeze the council tax precept for 2015/16 so Hertfordshire residents will not have to pay a penny more for policing.

"I would like to hear what the public thinks of my plan so I'm inviting people to send me their comments and views on the letter. This is your chance to tell me what you think."

If you would like to comment, please send them to the.plan@herts.pnn.police.uk or by letter to the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire, 15 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, Herts AL5 4GZ.