North Somerset Council will spend around £2.25m in the next year on its library services, but it said it must make cuts of at least £443,000 over three years starting from 2026, a cut of around 20%.

North Somerset Council will spend around £2.25m in the next year on its library services, but it said it must make cuts of at least £443,000 over three years starting from 2026, a cut of around 20%.

North Somerset Council said its council tax was lower than neighbouring councils, so when residents get a percentage increase each year, it amounts to less money comparatively.