North Somerset Council is exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to support its efforts in making £23 million worth of budget cuts over the next four years. Amid rising social care costs and dwindling government …
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% …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
North Somerset Council has announced an 8.99% rise in council tax, attributing the steep increase to cuts in government funding. It is one of only seven councils nationwide granted permission to exceed the usual 4.99% cap, …
The proposed closure of Pill Library in North Somerset has been reversed following overwhelming public support, though two other local libraries still face closure. North Somerset Council originally planned to close three …
Thousands of residents have voiced their opinions on which village library should be spared amid North Somerset Council’s ongoing budget cuts. In 2024, the council announced a 20% reduction in its libraries budget, aiming to …
Thousands of residents have voiced their opinions on which village library should be preserved as North Somerset Council moves forward with significant budget cuts. The council plans to reduce its libraries budget by 20% in …
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 …
North Somerset Council has announced it will almost certainly need to raise council tax beyond the usual 5% cap, as it faces a significant shortfall due to reduced government funding. The council is formally seeking …
North Somerset Council is contemplating cuts to its council tax reduction scheme in an effort to save £500,000, a move that local officials warn could drive more residents into deeper poverty. The council is grappling with …
North Somerset Council is once again considering cutting the council tax discounts given to its lowest-income residents, a move that could impact approximately 6,400 working-age households. This follows last year’s abandoned …