Council's Financial Crisis Raises Concerns Over Somerset Recycling Centres Saturday, March 9, 2024 somerset recycling closure council financial crisis waste budget environment fly-tipping consultation Residents of Somerset are expressing their worries about the possible closure of several recycling centers in the county, as the local council grapples with a financial emergency and seeks to make savings from the waste … Read More
North Somerset Council Faces Council Tax Hike Amid Funding Shortfall Thursday, February 22, 2024 north somerset council tax funding government budget cuts financial services residents local authority North Somerset Council is set to implement a significant increase in council tax as it grapples with a shortfall in government funding. The recently approved budget for the next year includes a 4.98% rise in council tax, with … Read More
Struggling Somerset Public Services Face Bleak Future as Council Tries to Avoid Bankruptcy Friday, February 9, 2024 somerset public services council budget bankruptcy local authority financial difficulties funding services tax local government austerity The future looks bleak for Somerset residents as the local council tries to avoid effective bankruptcy while grappling with a significant budget gap. Somerset Council recently proposed measures to address a shortfall of … Read More
Somerset Town Regeneration Efforts Scrapped Friday, February 2, 2024 somerset regeneration wincanton council funding capital projects economy revitalization budget Years-long efforts to revitalize Wincanton, a market town in Somerset, have been abandoned due to the financial pressures faced by the local council. The project, which began in 2020, was designed to drive more foot traffic … Read More
Bath & North East Somerset Council Faces Financial Pressure After Government Funding Setback Thursday, December 28, 2023 b&nes council funding local authority government financial challenges budget consultation The recently announced funding increase for English local authorities has left Bath & North East Somerset Council facing unexpected financial challenges, with a shortfall of £187,000, according to council leaders. … Read More
Stark Reality: North Somerset Council Grapples with £11.6m in Cuts Thursday, November 30, 2023 somerset council cuts budget savings services decisions challenges government funding Facing the daunting task of managing its budget, North Somerset Council has had to make tough decisions aimed at achieving savings of £11.6m. Despite this, the council still faces a significant deficit of almost £4m, … Read More