Wednesday, January 7, 2026 northsomerset council budget counciltax socialcare funding services cuts recycling localgovernment

North Somerset residents face the prospect of paying more council tax while receiving fewer services, as top council leaders outlined the dire financial situation during a recent public budget Q&A. The council’s upcoming … Read More

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 northsomerset counciltax budget financialcrisis socialcare councilservices localgovernment recycling localdevolution publicfinance

North Somerset Council is warning residents they will likely pay higher council tax while receiving fewer services as the local government grapples with a severe financial crisis. At a recent Facebook livestream Q&A on … Read More

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Two rural GP surgeries in Somerset are poised to expand in the coming weeks thanks to a significant NHS funding boost from the central government. The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) announced in early May 2025 … Read More

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Senior councillors of North Somerset Council have firmly dismissed demands that they all resign as the authority grapples with a looming financial crisis, including an exceptional council tax increase. Council leader Mike … Read More

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 northsomerset counciltax localgovernment financialcrisis socialcare publicservice resignation councilleader budgetcuts community

Amid rising tensions over North Somerset Council’s looming financial crisis, senior councillors have firmly dismissed calls for a mass resignation. The council is currently grappling with the possibility of implementing an … Read More

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The UK Government has unveiled a landmark road safety strategy aimed at significantly improving safety on the roads of England and Wales, describing the plan as a “turning point” in tackling drink-driving and … Read More