North Somerset CouncilA council has asked people if they would donate up to £1,000 as councillors also consider an unprecedented 15% rise in tax.
North Somerset Council has launched a consultation into how it can overcome its “current financial emergency”.
The authority faces £53m funding gap over the next three years, and could effectively be declared bankrupt if savings are not found.
Councillor Mike Bell, council leader, said: “No decisions have yet been made and no stone has been left unturned as we’ve looked to bridge our funding gap.”
A 15% increase would see Band D household charges rising by £256 a year, from the current £1,708.
The consultation comes after…
