‘Lifeline’ for Somerset library facing closure Wednesday, July 1, 2026 library somerset worle community council closure weston-super-mare volunteers budget relocation Worle Library in Weston-super-Mare, once slated for closure due to costly repairs, may now have a future thanks to a new initiative backed by local town councillors. Earlier this year, North Somerset Council announced plans … Read More
Clevedon Shopkeeper Challenges Council Over Parking Fee Error Tuesday, June 30, 2026 clevedon parking northsomerset council law charges litigation consultation budget infrastructure An administrative mistake by North Somerset Council regarding public consultation on new parking fees has led to a High Court challenge calling for the charges to be overturned. On June 1, the council introduced parking … 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
Somerset Tories and Lib Dems Clash Over Council’s 'One-Star' Financial Rating Tuesday, June 23, 2026 somerset finance council cipfa conservatives liberaldemocrats budget governance audit localelections Somerset’s two main political parties are embroiled in a fierce dispute following a scathing independent report on the financial management of Somerset Council. The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy … Read More
Somerset Council’s Interim Finance Chief to Earn More Than the Prime Minister While Working Four Days a Week Thursday, May 28, 2026 somerset finance council cfo interim salary budget recruitment localgovernment leadership Somerset Council’s interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will earn nearly £300,000 annually—substantially more than the Prime Minister’s salary of approximately £167,000—despite working just four days a week. This … Read More
Somerset Council’s interim finance chief to earn more than the Prime Minister Thursday, May 28, 2026 somerset cfo finance council budget interim salary recruitment localgovernment capitalisation Somerset Council’s interim chief financial officer (CFO) is set to earn a salary surpassing that of the UK Prime Minister, all while working a four-day week. This arrangement will continue for the next 12 months as the … Read More