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
Why North Somerset Council Taxpayers Will Be Asked to 'Pay More and Get Less' Wednesday, January 7, 2026 northsomerset council budget counciltax socialcare funding services cuts recycling localgovernment North Somerset residents face the prospect of paying more council tax while receiving fewer services, as top council leaders outlined the dire financial situation during a recent public budget Q&A. The council’s upcoming … Read More
Council Tax Reduction Cuts Could Deepen Poverty in North Somerset Sunday, December 7, 2025 counciltax poverty cuts northsomerset fairfunding austerity consultation hardship localgovernment finance A North Somerset Council cabinet member has raised urgent concerns that proposed cuts to the council tax reduction scheme may push vulnerable residents into deeper poverty. Facing an unprecedented financial crisis, the … Read More
Furious Council Leader Condemns Government’s Budget Cuts as a ‘Raid on Our Resources’ Thursday, November 20, 2025 budget council northsomerset funding austerity counciltax services government cuts localgovernment The leader of North Somerset Council has fiercely criticized the government’s recent “fair funding review,” calling it “a sham” and “a raid on our budget” that will jeopardize essential local services. Announced on November … Read More
‘Worthless’ Recycling Causes £1 Million Headache for North Somerset Council Tuesday, November 11, 2025 recycling waste council budget finance plastic costs northsomerset recyclingmarket cuts North Somerset Council is grappling with a £1 million overspend on waste recycling due to falling market prices and increasing disposal costs. Unlike black bin rubbish, recycling materials typically generate income for the … Read More
Somerset Council Faces Tough Decisions Without Continued Government Support Monday, September 15, 2025 somerset council budget cuts government finance socialcare children adults overspend Somerset Council is warning that without continued financial support from central government, it may have to make significant cuts to local services. The council has relied heavily on exceptional government funding, known as … Read More