Council Tax Reduction Cuts Could Deepen Poverty in North Somerset Sunday, December 7, 2025 counciltax poverty cuts northsomerset fairfunding austerity consultation hardship localgovernment finance 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 … Read More
North Somerset Council Proposes Reducing Tax Discounts for Thousands Amid Financial Struggles Wednesday, December 3, 2025 northsomerset counciltax discounts financialcrisis workingage poverty consultation hardship socialcare budgetcuts North Somerset Council is once again considering cutting the council tax discounts given to its lowest-income residents, a move that could impact approximately 6,400 working-age households. This follows last year’s abandoned … Read More
Thousands on Universal Credit in Somerset Face Steep Council Tax Increases Monday, November 10, 2025 universalcredit counciltax somerset disability benefits policy hardship localgovernment socialcare finance 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 … Read More
Reflections on the Covid-19 Pandemic: Fear, Community Spirit, and Resilience Saturday, April 5, 2025 pandemic reflections community resilience mps somerset covid-19 fear isolation hardship community spirit In the midst of the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic, MPs from Somerset shared their recollections and reflections on the challenges and experiences that unfolded during the initial lockdown. The pandemic brought with it fear, … Read More