Bath and North East Somerset Council Approves Maximum 4.99% Council Tax Increase Amid Funding Cuts Thursday, February 26, 2026 counciltax funding budget banes government cuts socialcare labour liberaldemocrats localgovernment Bath and North East Somerset Council has approved a 4.99% increase in council tax, the highest allowed without government approval or a public referendum. This increase, effective from April, will raise the average band D … Read More
£2.6m Repair Bill Proposed for Weston’s Troubled Carlton Street Car Park Thursday, February 26, 2026 weston carpark council repairs lease finance construction budget infrastructure losses North Somerset Council faces a tough financial decision with a £2.6 million repair proposal for the Carlton Street car park in Weston-super-Mare. Despite the hefty investment, the car park is projected to continue operating … Read More
Opposition Pushes to Prevent £10,000 Cut to Bath’s Public Toilets Monday, February 23, 2026 bath toilets budget council labour liberaldemocrats cuts socialcare tourism taxes Labour councillors on Bath and North East Somerset Council have tabled amendments aimed at preventing a proposed £10,000 reduction to the council’s public toilet contract. This cut forms part of a broader proposal to save … Read More
Two Somerset Fire Stations to Undergo Major Refurbishment as Part of Significant Investment Monday, February 23, 2026 somerset firestations refurbishment investment fireservice infrastructure budget emergencyservices yeovil taunton Two critical fire stations in Somerset are set to receive extensive refurbishments as part of a significant investment in the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service’s infrastructure. This move follows the approval of the … Read More
North Somerset Faces New £50,000 Library Funding Cut Amid Ongoing Closures Friday, February 20, 2026 libraries funding cuts northsomerset council budget closures community services localgovernment North Somerset Council is set to impose an additional £50,000 funding cut to its libraries, even as the final decisions about previous closures have yet to be ratified. This new reduction comes after last year’s significant … Read More
Just 59 People Respond to £193m Council Budget Consultation Thursday, February 19, 2026 consultation budget counciltax bath recycling publicengagement localgovernment budgetcuts taxrise councilmeeting Only 59 residents took part in the public consultation on Bath and North East Somerset Council’s proposed £193 million budget, an announcement that surprised many at a recent cabinet meeting. The consultation also addressed a … Read More