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
6,400 Households Could Face Reduced Council Tax Support in North Somerset Amid Financial Crisis Wednesday, December 3, 2025 northsomerset counciltax discounts financialcuts housingsupport socialcare budgetcrisis hardshipfund localgovernment consultation North Somerset Council is once again considering cutting council tax support for the area’s poorest residents—a year after shelving a similar proposal amid strong criticism that it was “so discriminatory” it might … Read More
North Somerset Council’s Emergency HQ with Bunkers to Relocate Amid Castlewood Closure Monday, December 1, 2025 northsomerset emergency controlcentre castlewood bunkers poweroutage huttonmoor pandemic flooding resilience North Somerset Council’s emergency control centre, housed at the Castlewood offices in Clevedon, is preparing to relocate as the building nears closure. This facility plays a crucial role in maintaining essential council … 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