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North Somerset Councillors Reject Calls to Resign Amid Financial Crisis

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 …

By Tommy Wathen · Wednesday 7 January 2026 · 2 min read

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North Somerset Council May Seek Exceptional Council Tax Increase Over 5%

North Somerset Council is considering requesting permission to raise council tax by more than the usual 5% limit next year, as it grapples with a projected £25 million budget deficit for the 2026/27 financial year. Facing a …

By James Robinson · Tuesday 11 November 2025 · 3 min read