Finances 'Red' Across Councils as SEND and Social Care Debts Soar Monday, December 1, 2025 send finances councils audit sustainability deficit socialcare northsomerset budget government Across the country, local government auditors have consistently rated council finances as “red,” reflecting a widespread crisis fueled by mounting debts from special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and social care. … Read More
Somerset Council Faces Severe Financial Crisis with Mounting Deficits Monday, October 6, 2025 somerset council finances budget deficit emergency transformation procurement ai sustainability Somerset Council is grappling with a severe financial crisis, described starkly by Conservative Councillor Sue Osborne as having “more red lights flashing than a red light district.” The council declared a … Read More
Glastonbury Council Denies Bankruptcy Amid Social Media Rumours Friday, August 1, 2025 glastonbury council finances bankruptcy rumours budget socialmedia misinformation localgovernment reassurance Glastonbury Town Council has firmly denied rumours circulating on social media that suggest it is facing bankruptcy. At July’s council meeting, Councillor Jon Cousins addressed the community’s concerns and reassured residents … Read More
North Somerset Council's Plans to Utilize AI to Streamline Administrative Tasks Monday, April 28, 2025 ai technology digital strategy council automation public sector administrative finances north somerset North Somerset Council is aiming to leverage AI technology to reduce administrative workload as outlined in its new “digital technology strategy” set to be presented to the council executive on April 30. The twelve-page … Read More