North Somerset Councillors Freeze Allowances Again Amid £20 Million Budget Cuts Monday, March 2, 2026 northsomerset councillors allowances budgetcuts counciltax libraries diversity socialcare localgovernment publicservices North Somerset councillors have chosen to freeze their allowances for a second consecutive year, even as the council faces major financial challenges. The recently approved budget includes £20 million in cuts and an 8.99% … Read More
North Somerset Councillors Approve Controversial 8.99% Council Tax Increase Wednesday, February 25, 2026 counciltax budgetcuts northsomerset council socialcare taxrise localgovernment publicservices financialcrisis taxsupport North Somerset councillors have voted to approve an 8.99% increase in council tax for the 2026/27 financial year, a decision permitted by the government to help address significant budgetary challenges. This rise exceeds the … Read More
I owe everything to local libraries; closing one would be a tragedy Wednesday, February 25, 2026 libraries northsomerset budgetcuts community education sanctuary reading youth volunteer publicservices Worle Library faces closure this September if North Somerset Council’s proposed budget cuts are approved, with Winscombe Library potentially shutting its doors the following March. While Pill Library may be spared, other … Read More
Opposition Urges Council to Protect Bath’s Public Toilets from £10,000 Budget Cut Monday, February 23, 2026 bath council publictoilets budgetcuts labour localgovernment socialcare counciltax liberaldemocrats communityservices Labour opposition councillors on Bath and North East Somerset Council are pushing back against a proposed £10,000 reduction in the council’s public toilet contract, part of wider efforts to cut £250,000 from the 25 largest … 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
Council Proposes Maximum 4.99% Council Tax Increase to Support Social Care Monday, February 16, 2026 counciltax budget socialcare funding prevention bath council localgovernment taxrise budgetcuts Bath and North East Somerset councillors are set to consider a proposed 4.99% increase in council tax as part of the 2026/27 budget plan. The proposal, supported by the council’s cabinet on February 12, now awaits approval … Read More