Somerset Council Faces Strictures as Budget Approval Nears Amid Financial Pressures Friday, February 27, 2026 somerset budget council government finance tax rural send transformation flooding Somerset Council is set to approve a balanced budget for the upcoming year, despite ongoing financial challenges that keep the council on the government’s “naughty step.” The executive committee convened in … Read More
Uncertain Future for 'Pride in Place' Funding in Somerset Friday, February 27, 2026 somerset pride regeneration funding bridgwater burnham highbridge government communities localcouncil The future of ‘pride in place’ funding for extra Somerset areas remains uncertain, as local officials await clarity on whether more neighbourhoods will benefit. The Labour government launched the Pride in Place programme in … Read More
Bath and North East Somerset Council Approves Maximum 4.99% Council Tax Increase Amid Funding Cuts Thursday, February 26, 2026 counciltax funding budget banes government cuts socialcare labour liberaldemocrats localgovernment Bath and North East Somerset Council has approved a 4.99% increase in council tax, the highest allowed without government approval or a public referendum. This increase, effective from April, will raise the average band D … Read More
Two Fast-Track Options to Get Your Passport Urgently Before Travel Tuesday, February 24, 2026 passport fasttrack hmpo renewal travel urgent government expedited application passportservice sport Realizing you need a new passport just before travelling abroad can throw your plans into chaos. Fortunately, the UK Government provides two fast-track services through the HM Passport Office designed to get your passport … Read More
HMRC Issues Urgent Reminder as New Tax Reporting Deadline Approaches Saturday, February 21, 2026 hmrc makingtaxdigital tax selfemployment landlords incometax digitalreporting taxdeadline uktax government HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a crucial reminder to self-employed individuals and landlords about upcoming changes to income tax reporting. Starting April 6th, those earning over £50,000 annually from … Read More
Government to Cover 90% of Somerset Council’s Special Needs Deficit, Averting Financial Crisis Monday, February 16, 2026 somerset send dsg deficit government education funding council reform insolvency The UK central government has announced it will cover up to 90% of Somerset Council’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) deficit, significantly lowering the authority’s risk of imminent financial insolvency. … Read More