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
Couple Ditch 9-to-5 Grind to Live Like Kings, Saving £2,000 a Month Friday, February 6, 2026 campsite lifestyle savings freedom caravan campervan worklife travel finance wellbeing Shane Williams and Sarah Camden, both 29, grew fed up with their demanding nine-to-five roles—Shane as an estate agent and Sarah in banking—that saw them working a combined 90 hours per week with precious little time … Read More
Somerset Council Delays Budget Approval Amid Central Government Funding Uncertainty Monday, February 2, 2026 somerset council budget postponement government funding tax finance meeting delay Somerset Council has postponed its annual budget-setting full council meeting due to delays in receiving funding details from central government. This marks the third consecutive year the council faces uncertainty over … Read More
Disabled Taunton Man Takes Somerset Council to Court Over Alleged Discriminatory Council Tax Scheme Wednesday, January 28, 2026 disability counciltax universalcredit somerset judicialreview equality benefits poverty law finance A disabled man from Taunton is set to challenge Somerset Council in the High Court over changes to its council tax reduction scheme, which he claims are discriminatory and irrational. The council amended its scheme in … Read More
Everything We Know So Far About Somerset Council’s 2026 Budget Monday, January 19, 2026 finance budget counciltax somerset localgovernment funding savings devolution regeneration infrastructure As March 11—the legal deadline for all UK local authorities to set their budgets—draws near, Somerset Council is tackling a complex financial situation. Councils must balance their books annually, often relying on council tax … Read More
'I saved £667 using Martin Lewis trick and I didn't even notice money leave account' Tuesday, January 13, 2026 savings challenge martinlewis monzo money finance banking automatic budgeting personalfinance Every January, the phrase ‘New Year, New Me’ inspires many to focus on improving their health and fitness after the festive indulgences. But while commitments to the gym and cleaner eating are common, the … Read More