North Somerset Council says rejoining an organisation which acts as a 'talking shop' for local authorities will help them save money.

Membership to the Local Government Association will cost the council around forty thousand pounds a year - but the council says the association will act on their behalf to try and reclaim money lost in Icelandic bank Landsbanki - and they can split costs for certain other issues.

It also means council members could be eligable for roles on boards connected with the organisation.