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
Somerset Council's Asset Sell-Off to Balance Budget Thursday, August 15, 2024 somerset council assets budget sale car park housing antisocial behavior redevelopment property Somerset Council has unveiled plans to sell off various underutilized assets, including a council-owned car park, in a bid to balance its budget. The decision, made during the annual budget discussions in February, is … Read More
Yeovil Bus Station Toilets Set to Close, Sparking Concern Among Residents Saturday, March 30, 2024 yeovil bus station toilets closure residents vulnerable concern maintenance somerset council budget Yeovil’s bus station is set to close its public toilets as a result of the significant annual maintenance cost of £70,000. Somerset Council, the funding source, withdrew its support leading to the announcement of the … Read More
Controversy Over Proposed Parking Charges in Midsomer Norton and Radstock Tuesday, March 26, 2024 council parking charges midsomer norton radstock emission-based budget traders debate proposal A controversial decision by the Bath and North East Somerset Council to potentially end free parking in Midsomer Norton and Radstock has ignited a fierce debate. The proposal, aimed at addressing budgetary concerns, would see … Read More