North Somerset Council’s Reserves Forecast to Plunge by £85m in Four Years Thursday, November 27, 2025 northsomerset reserves budget finance council audit socialcare funding deficit tax North Somerset Council’s usable reserves are projected to fall sharply from £125.8 million in 2023/24 to just over £40 million by 2027/28, representing a staggering two-thirds decline, according to external auditors Grant … Read More
Council ‘Rainy Day’ Fund Set to Plunge by £65m Over Three Years Thursday, November 27, 2025 northsomerset councilfinance reserves budget socialcare auditors financialplanning governmentfunding localgovernment costcuts North Somerset Council’s financial reserves are on track to decline dramatically, falling from £125.8 million in 2023/24 to just over £40 million by 2027/28, according to a report by external auditors Grant Thornton. This … Read More
Potential Tourist Tax Proposed for Weston-super-Mare Amid Financial Pressures Wednesday, November 26, 2025 tourism tax northsomerset westonsupermare budget infrastructure visitoreconomy localgovernment metromayor levy North Somerset Council is reconsidering the introduction of a tourist tax in popular towns like Weston-super-Mare following a recent announcement from the government. Local Government Secretary Steve Reed outlined that mayors … Read More
Bills Now Consume 80% of My Income – I Can’t Afford to Heat My Home, Even in Snow Wednesday, November 26, 2025 heating bills mortgage energy poverty income costofliving budget cold benefits Julie Prince, a 52-year-old civil servant from Somerset, faces a harsh reality: despite earning £27,000 annually, almost 80% of her income goes toward her mortgage and bills. This leaves her with barely enough money to cover … Read More
Furious Council Leader Condemns Government’s Budget Cuts as a ‘Raid on Our Resources’ Thursday, November 20, 2025 budget council northsomerset funding austerity counciltax services government cuts localgovernment The leader of North Somerset Council has fiercely criticized the government’s recent “fair funding review,” calling it “a sham” and “a raid on our budget” that will jeopardize essential local services. Announced on November … Read More
Vinted Seller Caroline Shares 6 Easy Tips to Boost Your Sales on the App Monday, November 17, 2025 vinted selling tips marketplace budget resale photography negotiation strategy onlineselling Caroline, a seasoned Vinted seller known as caroline.shops on TikTok, has shared her top six tips for selling used and unwanted items efficiently on the app. Specializing in charity shopping, style trends, and budget-friendly … Read More