Just 59 People Respond to £193m Council Budget Consultation Thursday, February 19, 2026 consultation budget counciltax bath recycling publicengagement localgovernment budgetcuts taxrise councilmeeting Only 59 residents took part in the public consultation on Bath and North East Somerset Council’s proposed £193 million budget, an announcement that surprised many at a recent cabinet meeting. The consultation also addressed a … Read More
Somerset Council Tax Support Frozen Until 2027 Amid Legal Challenge Wednesday, February 18, 2026 somerset counciltax judicialreview disabilityrights legalchallenge taxsupport inclusivity localgovernment financialrisk policyupdate Somerset Council has announced that it will maintain its current council tax support scheme without any changes until April 2027, despite an impending judicial review challenging the policy. Earlier this year, the council … Read More
Somerset Fire Brigade’s Council Tax Share to Increase by £5 Tuesday, February 17, 2026 somerset fireservice counciltax budget firebrigade publicsafety localgovernment funding consultation emergencyservices Starting in April, Somerset residents will see a £5 increase in the fire service portion of their council tax bills. This change, representing a 4.8% rise, aims to ensure that the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service … Read More
Council Proposes Maximum 4.99% Council Tax Increase to Support Social Care Monday, February 16, 2026 counciltax budget socialcare funding prevention bath council localgovernment taxrise budgetcuts Bath and North East Somerset councillors are set to consider a proposed 4.99% increase in council tax as part of the 2026/27 budget plan. The proposal, supported by the council’s cabinet on February 12, now awaits approval … Read More
How Bath’s Roman Heritage Supports Social Care Funding Sunday, February 15, 2026 bath romanbaths socialcare counciltax heritage tourism economy unesco localgovernment budget Bath’s rich Roman heritage is playing a crucial role in helping the local council fund essential social care services. The iconic Roman Baths, established in the mid-first century AD as a health and wellness center for Aquae … Read More
Council Blames Government for 8.99% Council Tax Increase Friday, February 13, 2026 counciltax northsomerset governmentfunding budgetcuts socialcare taxincrease localgovernment publicservices finance councilbudget North Somerset Council has announced an 8.99% rise in council tax, attributing the steep increase to cuts in government funding. It is one of only seven councils nationwide granted permission to exceed the usual 4.99% cap, … Read More