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Record pothole repairs announced as auditors warn North Somerset may need another above-5% tax rise

North Somerset Council reported record pothole repairs at the same time as auditors warned that further savings may be needed to avoid another above-5% council tax rise in 2027.

North Somerset Council said its highways teams repaired 9,250 potholes in 2025/26, alongside record levels of patching and road resurfacing [3][4].

Sources

  1. North Somerset Times: North Somerset households could face another council tax rise over 5 per cent in 2027
  2. Weston Mercury: North Somerset households could face another council tax rise over 5 per cent in 2027
  3. North Somerset Times: North Somerset Council ‘repairs more potholes than ever before’ in last year
  4. Weston Mercury: North Somerset Council ‘repairs more potholes than ever before’ in last year

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