AI to Help Somerset Council Achieve £23m in Budget Cuts Wednesday, June 24, 2026 ai somerset budgetcuts localgovernment productivity digitaltransformation socialcare ethics innovation publicservice North Somerset Council is exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to support its efforts in making £23 million worth of budget cuts over the next four years. Amid rising social care costs and dwindling government … Read More
AI to Drive £23m in Budget Cuts for North Somerset Council Wednesday, June 24, 2026 ai budget council northsomerset transformation productivity ethics government technology cuts North Somerset Council is exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to help manage £23 million in budget cuts projected over the next four years. In response to growing financial pressures from rising social care … Read More
Former Leader Returns to North Somerset Council Cabinet in Groundbreaking AI Role Monday, May 18, 2026 northsomerset ai artificialintelligence localgovernment digitaltransformation stevebridger publicservice councilleadership dataliteracy communityengagement North Somerset Council has made history by appointing a dedicated cabinet member for artificial intelligence—the first known instance of such a role at any council in England. Steve Bridger, a former council leader … Read More
'The Only Certainty Is Uncertainty': Lewis Moody on Life, Loss, and Finding New Purpose After an MND Diagnosis Wednesday, May 13, 2026 lewismoody mnd rugby resilience ai charity support motorneuronedisease adaptation purpose sport Lewis Moody MBE, the former England rugby captain and British & Irish Lion, known affectionately as “Mad Dog” for his relentless playing style, now faces a different kind of challenge: living with Motor … Read More
Environmental Concerns Raised Over AI Data Centre Plans in Somerset Thursday, April 30, 2026 ai environment datacentre somerset infrastructure energy water planning technology development As Somerset emerges as a prime location for artificial intelligence infrastructure, concerns about the environmental impact of expanding data centres are gaining attention. The Department of Science, Innovation and Technology … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Environmental Impact of AI as Somerset Data Centre Plans Progress Thursday, April 30, 2026 ai somerset datacentre environment infrastructure bridgwater energy planning technology climate Somerset is poised to become a significant hub for artificial intelligence development, with the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) designating the Bridgwater area as a “high-potential AI growth … Read More