Mary Berry's Parma Ham and Pimento Penne Pasta Recipe Wednesday, April 23, 2025 mary berry recipe ham pasta penne quick delicious easy budget dinner Discover Mary Berry’s simple and delightful recipe for Parma ham and pimento penne pasta. Packed with flavor from herbs, roasted red peppers, crème fraîche, and more, this dish is the ideal solution for a tasty meal … Read More
Frome's green spaces to be managed locally under Somerset devolution deal Tuesday, April 22, 2025 frome somerset devolution green spaces local control budget town council parish councils services community management Frome residents will soon have closer control over their local green spaces as part of the latest ‘devolution deal’ with Somerset Council. The unitary authority, facing a £100m budget gap, reached out to town and … Read More
Primark Click and Collect Service Now Available in Somerset Store Friday, April 18, 2025 primark click and collect somerset devon fashion retail online expansion adaptive clothing budget high street Budget fashion giant Primark has rolled out its Click and Collect service to a store in Somerset, marking an extension of the service to 158 of its 187 locations in Britain. In addition to the Somerset store, the service is … Read More
Somerset Council Approves 'Astronomical' 7.5% Council Tax Hike Thursday, March 6, 2025 somerset council tax hike budget government financial services social care revenue Somerset Council has approved a significant council tax increase of 7.5%, following special permission granted by the government to exceed the normal tax limit. Despite the hike, over 550 council staff members are set to be … Read More
Council Invests £65k in AI for Efficiency Wednesday, December 18, 2024 ai efficiency budget council savings residents technology consultation services staff To bolster efficiency and save costs, Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to handle various tasks. The council’s aim is to potentially save an additional £6.2m … Read More
27,000 Somerset Workers Set to Receive Pay Raises Tuesday, November 5, 2024 somerset pay minimum wage workers raise labour south west budget mps wage increase Nearly 27,000 workers in Somerset are poised to see an increase in their pay come next April. This change is attributed to the upcoming rise in the minimum wage, which will affect around 18% of the local workforce. As part of … Read More