North Somerset Council Granted Permission for 8.99% Council Tax Increase Tuesday, February 10, 2026 northsomerset counciltax budget council finance cuts fairfunding localgovernment socialcare government North Somerset Council has received government approval to raise council tax by 8.99% starting this April, a significant increase above the typical cap of 4.99%. The council had applied for permission to increase it by up to … Read More
Somerset Sinkhole Repair Finally Underway After Nearly Five Years Tuesday, February 10, 2026 somerset sinkhole castlecary infrastructure roadworks repairs traffic development council safety A persistent sinkhole on Station Road (B3152) in Castle Cary is finally being repaired after nearly five years of ongoing disruption. The issue first emerged in July 2021 near the site where Persimmon Homes Severn Valley … Read More
Somerset Councillor Tony Robbins Dies Suddenly, Tributes Pour In Monday, February 9, 2026 somerset councillor tribute mendip wells liberaldemocrat politics community council funeral Tony Robbins, a respected Somerset Councillor and member of the Liberal Democrats representing the Mendip Hills division, died unexpectedly over the weekend. Known for his warmth, humour, and deep commitment to his community, … Read More
North Somerset Council Seeks Approval for Up to 10% Council Tax Increase Amid Budget Crisis Monday, February 9, 2026 northsomerset counciltax budget council budgetcrisis socialcare fairfunding section114 councilservices taxincrease North Somerset Council has formally requested government approval to increase council tax by up to 9.99%, surpassing the usual 4.99% cap, as it grapples with a significant budget shortfall and mounting financial pressures. … Read More
Council to Replace Inadequate Bollards After Months of Expense Monday, February 9, 2026 bollards taunton council parks accessibility illegalencampments publicsafety infrastructure budget community Taunton Town Council is facing significant extra costs after discovering that dozens of newly installed removable bollards are too short to meet safety and accessibility standards. These bollards were intended to block … Read More
Social Workers Vote Unanimously to Strike Amid Deep Morale Crisis Monday, February 9, 2026 socialwork strike paydispute morale council unison bob childwelfare negotiations workforce Children’s social care team managers and deputy managers at Bath and North East Somerset Council have voted overwhelmingly to strike in response to pay regrading that critics say has left morale “shot to bits.” In … Read More