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
No Final Decision Yet on Somerset Council Tax Increase Amount Monday, January 12, 2026 somerset counciltax budget localgovernment finance taxincrease socialcare governmentnegotiations councilservices budgetgap Somerset residents can expect an increase in their council tax bills this spring, although the final amount remains undecided. Somerset Council is currently in detailed negotiations with the central government to finalize its … Read More
Why North Somerset Council Taxpayers Face Paying More for Fewer Services Wednesday, January 7, 2026 northsomerset counciltax budget financialcrisis socialcare councilservices localgovernment recycling localdevolution publicfinance North Somerset Council is warning residents they will likely pay higher council tax while receiving fewer services as the local government grapples with a severe financial crisis. At a recent Facebook livestream Q&A on … Read More