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
Avon Pension Fund Faces Divestment Vote on Arms Investments Sunday, December 7, 2025 pensions divestment aerospace defence ethics investments avon humanrights climate finance The Avon Pension Fund is approaching a critical vote on whether to withdraw its investments from aerospace and defence companies. This £6 billion fund manages the Local Government Pension Scheme for the former county of Avon, … Read More
Yeovil High Street Halifax Branch to Close in January 2026 Wednesday, December 3, 2025 yeovil halifax banking branchclosure lloyds onlinebanking communitybankers finance uk highstreet Residents of Yeovil will soon experience the impact of another local bank closure, as Halifax has announced it will shut its Yeovil branch on January 12, 2026. This closure is part of a broader national trend where customers … Read More
Finances 'Red' at Every Council as SEND Debts Spiral, Warn Auditors Monday, December 1, 2025 send localgovernment finance audit northsomerset council deficit budget care debt Auditors working with local governments are reporting unprecedented financial strain, marking every council’s finances as “red” amid rising debts in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and social … Read More
North Somerset Council’s Reserves Forecast to Plunge by £85m in Four Years Thursday, November 27, 2025 northsomerset reserves budget finance council audit socialcare funding deficit tax North Somerset Council’s usable reserves are projected to fall sharply from £125.8 million in 2023/24 to just over £40 million by 2027/28, representing a staggering two-thirds decline, according to external auditors Grant … Read More
The Murder Attempt and the 'Missing £5m' – This Week's Top Stories from Yeovil Tuesday, November 25, 2025 yeovil murder investigation police crime finance missingfunds news community security This week in Yeovil has been marked by two major developments that have captured the community’s attention. Firstly, police are investigating a serious murder attempt that has shocked local residents. Authorities are … Read More