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, …
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 …
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 …
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 care. This dire …
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 …
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 …
Somerset Council is set to sell East Farm in Lympsham, near Weston-super-Mare, as part of a wider effort to improve its financial situation. The farm, which spans approximately 79.5 acres—equivalent to about 45 football …
Somerset Council staff have firmly rejected accusations of exploiting the ongoing pay review, as a Conservative councillor clarified that they do not have their “trotters in the trough.” This statement comes amid a …
North Somerset Council faces a “deeply depressing” £1 million overspend in its waste recycling budget due to unstable recycling markets and rising costs. While councils typically generate income by selling materials collected …
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 …
Thousands of vulnerable Somerset residents are grappling with significant hikes in their council tax bills following recent policy changes at both central and local government levels. Somerset Council revised its council tax …
A Conservative councillor has raised concerns that Somerset Council may have incurred close to a £5 million loss from the sale of the Marks and Spencer store in Yeovil. This comes amid the council’s ongoing efforts to offload …
Somerset Council is set to invest £3 million over the next two years in a thorough review of staff pay levels and reward structures. This initiative aims to ensure the council remains competitive in recruiting and retaining …
Somerset Council’s Liberal Democrat administration has come under scrutiny for advertising a part-time personal aide position with a salary of up to £32,000 annually. This decision follows closely on the heels of the council …
Somerset Council is grappling with a critical financial crisis, described by Conservative Councillor Sue Osborne as having “more red lights flashing than a red light district.” The council declared a financial emergency in …