North Somerset Council Budget Close to Crisis after Tax Hike Approval

North Somerset Council Budget Close to Crisis after Tax Hike Approval

North Somerset Council raises council tax 4.99% and uses savings amid funding concerns. Councillor warns of impending financial issues. North Somerset Council Budget Close to Crisis after Tax Hike Approval North Somerset Council faced a tough question. What happens when they run out of money? They used £9.1 million from their savings to balance things.…

Somerset Council Faces Bankruptcy Without Council Tax Hike, Support

Somerset Council Faces Bankruptcy Without Council Tax Hike, Support

Council faces a £52.2M budget gap due to rising service demands. Bankruptcy looms without tax hikes plus government backing. Somerset Council Faces Bankruptcy Without Council Tax Hike, Support Somerset Council is struggling. They might not balance next year’s budget. The council has a £52.2 million budget gap. This gap is for the 2025/26 financial year…