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flag Somerset Council faces ongoing financial instability, needing £135M in savings by 2031 to avoid budget failure.

flag Somerset Council’s finances remain "deeply fragile" despite setting its 2026/27 budget, with officials warning of ongoing instability due to uncertain government decisions on council tax and the removal of the remoteness factor. flag A Section 151 officer stressed the need for £135 million in savings by March 2031 through accelerated transformation, faster delivery, and more ambitious reforms. flag Without significant changes, the council risks continued reliance on exceptional financial support and may fail to approve a balanced budget.

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