What to Do When Your New Recycling Red Bag Falls Apart Monday, December 1, 2025 recycling bags northsomerset waste environment council replacement bagdurability plastics recyclingbags North Somerset Council has addressed concerns after reports that the new red recycling bags are “falling apart at the seams.” These bags were introduced to encourage more recycling, but many residents have found … Read More
What to Do if Your New Red Recycling Bag Is Falling Apart Monday, December 1, 2025 recycling bags northsomerset council environment sustainability plastics packaging replacement damage North Somerset Council has addressed concerns after reports emerged that the new red recycling bags are “falling apart at the seams.” Introduced to encourage better recycling habits, these bags have unfortunately led to … Read More
Finances 'Red' at Every Council as SEND Debts Spiral, Warn Auditors Monday, December 1, 2025 send localgovernment finance audit northsomerset council deficit budget care debt Auditors working with local governments are reporting unprecedented financial strain, marking every council’s finances as “red” amid rising debts in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and social … Read More
Finances 'Red' Across Councils as SEND and Social Care Debts Soar Monday, December 1, 2025 send finances councils audit sustainability deficit socialcare northsomerset budget government Across the country, local government auditors have consistently rated council finances as “red,” reflecting a widespread crisis fueled by mounting debts from special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and social care. … Read More
Fears New Housing Development Could Merge Two Distinct Villages Saturday, November 29, 2025 housing banwell knightscott development planning countryside community northsomerset preservation greenbelt North Somerset Council’s planning committee has narrowly approved a housing development that will fill the small field separating the village of Banwell and the hamlet of Knightscott. The decision, made on November 19, allows … Read More
Council ‘Rainy Day’ Fund Set to Plunge by £65m Over Three Years Thursday, November 27, 2025 northsomerset councilfinance reserves budget socialcare auditors financialplanning governmentfunding localgovernment costcuts North Somerset Council’s financial reserves are on track to decline dramatically, falling from £125.8 million in 2023/24 to just over £40 million by 2027/28, according to a report by external auditors Grant Thornton. This … Read More