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
Nearly Two-Thirds of Somerset Residents Support Council Tax Increase, Survey Finds Tuesday, February 3, 2026 somerset counciltax budget publicservices localgovernment survey taxincrease wastemanagement publicconsultation efficiency A recent survey conducted by Somerset Council reveals that nearly two-thirds of residents are willing to accept an increase in council tax to help address a £41 million budget shortfall. The council plans to set its annual … Read More
Thousands Speak Out on Which North Somerset Library Should Be Saved Amid Budget Cuts Friday, January 16, 2026 libraries northsomerset budgetcuts community pill winscombe consultation publicservices rural education Thousands of residents have voiced their opinions on which village library should be preserved as North Somerset Council moves forward with significant budget cuts. The council plans to reduce its libraries budget by 20% in … Read More
Council May Introduce Charges for Bath Discovery Cards Offering Free Access to Attractions Thursday, January 8, 2026 bath council discoverycard romanbaths budget consultation counciltax attractions savings publicservices Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering introducing a small charge for its Discovery cards, which are currently free for local residents. These cards provide free entry to key attractions such as the Roman Baths, … Read More
Council Secures Refund Over Faulty Recycling Bags That Crumbled Wednesday, December 31, 2025 recycling recyclingbags northsomerset wastemanagement refund plasticrecycling publicservices bags environment sustainability North Somerset Council has successfully secured a refund from the supplier of thousands of red recycling bags that began falling apart shortly after distribution. Following a positive trial involving 6,000 households in late … Read More
Council Secures Refund After Faulty Recycling Bags Fall Apart Wednesday, December 31, 2025 northsomerset recycling wastemanagement council recyclingbags refund environment sustainability community publicservices North Somerset Council has successfully secured a refund from the supplier of thousands of red recycling bags that began to disintegrate shortly after being distributed to households. Following a successful trial in late … Read More