No Final Decision Yet on Somerset Council Tax Increase Amount Monday, January 12, 2026 somerset counciltax budget localgovernment finance taxincrease socialcare governmentnegotiations councilservices budgetgap Somerset residents can expect an increase in their council tax bills this spring, although the final amount remains undecided. Somerset Council is currently in detailed negotiations with the central government to finalize its … Read More
Will 2026 See the Return of the County of Avon? Sunday, January 11, 2026 avon devolution localgovernment westofengland northsomerset combinedauthority bristol unitary mayoral politics The West of England may be facing a revival of the long-defunct County of Avon, a county dissolved nearly three decades ago amid widespread unpopularity. Created in 1974 and abolished in 1996, Avon was a county centered on … Read More
Will 2026 Mark the Return of the County of Avon? Sunday, January 11, 2026 avon devolution localgovernment westofengland combinedauthority northsomerset unitaryauthority bristol mayoralelection regionalpolitics The West of England is once again facing a familiar debate—the possible revival of the County of Avon, a regional authority created in 1974 and abolished just 22 years later due to unpopularity and local opposition. Avon was … Read More
Charges Proposed for Free Discovery Cards Granting Entry to Bath Attractions Thursday, January 8, 2026 bath discoverycard councilbudget romanbaths localgovernment counciltax savings publicconsultation attractions parking Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering introducing a small charge for its Discovery cards, which currently allow local residents free admission to popular attractions like the Roman Baths, along with various … Read More
Why North Somerset Council Taxpayers Will Be Asked to 'Pay More and Get Less' Wednesday, January 7, 2026 northsomerset council budget counciltax socialcare funding services cuts recycling localgovernment North Somerset residents face the prospect of paying more council tax while receiving fewer services, as top council leaders outlined the dire financial situation during a recent public budget Q&A. The council’s upcoming … Read More
Why North Somerset Council Taxpayers Face Paying More for Fewer Services Wednesday, January 7, 2026 northsomerset counciltax budget financialcrisis socialcare councilservices localgovernment recycling localdevolution publicfinance North Somerset Council is warning residents they will likely pay higher council tax while receiving fewer services as the local government grapples with a severe financial crisis. At a recent Facebook livestream Q&A on … Read More