We’re doing all that we can to urge national government to look at council funding. We want their support on a fairer deal so that we can continue to deliver vital services here in North Somerset.
We know they are listening and trying to help – so now is a key time to stand up and make our voices heard.
A financial emergency
Year-on-year cuts to our budgets and an increase in service demand mean that we currently face an unprecedented financial emergency. The current cost of delivering our services could come to £24m more than we have available by March 2025.
This is a situation many councils are finding themselves in. The Local Government Association website is now reporting that 1 in 4 councils across the country are at risk of serving a Section 114 notice.
In North Somerset our financial challenge is complicated by the way the government allocates funding. This is based on varying factors that mean we already lose out on £50m a year compared to our neighbours. This has forced us into making cuts and increasing charges.
You can read more about this on our dedicated webpage.