Financial

Monday, May 13, 2024 somerset taxpayers waste collection suez financial losses negotiations services council

Somerset taxpayers may soon face the prospect of increased costs for waste collection services as the current contractor, Suez, grapples with financial challenges. The company, responsible for all kerbside collections in the … Read More

Saturday, March 9, 2024 somerset recycling closure council financial crisis waste budget environment fly-tipping consultation

Residents of Somerset are expressing their worries about the possible closure of several recycling centers in the county, as the local council grapples with a financial emergency and seeks to make savings from the waste … Read More

Thursday, February 22, 2024 north somerset council tax funding government budget cuts financial services residents local authority

North Somerset Council is set to implement a significant increase in council tax as it grapples with a shortfall in government funding. The recently approved budget for the next year includes a 4.98% rise in council tax, with … Read More

Thursday, December 28, 2023 b&nes council funding local authority government financial challenges budget consultation

The recently announced funding increase for English local authorities has left Bath & North East Somerset Council facing unexpected financial challenges, with a shortfall of £187,000, according to council leaders. … Read More

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 council asylum children services budget financial unaccompanied vulnerability funding responsibility

Bath and North East Somerset Council is taking a stance against accepting more unaccompanied asylum seeking children into its care due to financial constraints. The council, which has taken in 32 such children in the last … Read More