Somerset MPs Demand Government Prevent 11% Council Tax Hike Monday, January 19, 2026 somerset counciltax budget funding localgovernment socialcare rural mps taxincrease government Somerset’s MPs have united in a bold demand for additional central government funding to avert a proposed 11 percent council tax increase. The Somerset Council, grappling with a £73 million budget shortfall largely caused by … Read More
Somerset MPs Call on Government to Avert 11% Council Tax Hike Monday, January 19, 2026 somerset mps counciltax funding localgovernment budget ruralareas socialcare government taxincrease Somerset’s Members of Parliament have united to press the central government for additional funding aimed at preventing an 11% rise in council tax. The Somerset Council is set to finalize its budget on February 25, facing a … Read More
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
No Final Decision on Somerset Council Tax Increase Yet Monday, January 12, 2026 somerset counciltax budget localgovernment finance taxincrease socialcare mhclg negotiations governance Somerset residents should prepare for higher council tax bills this spring, although the council has yet to finalize the amount of the increase. Somerset Council is currently engaged in detailed negotiations with central … Read More
Council Proposes Increased Enforcement on Yellow Box Fines and Council Tax Hike Friday, January 9, 2026 council tax traffic fines budget enforcement consultation recycling parks socialcare Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering stepping up enforcement on traffic violations, particularly focusing on yellow box junction infringements and illegal turns, as part of efforts to generate an additional … 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