Somerset Council Faces Severe Financial Crisis with Mounting Deficits Monday, October 6, 2025 somerset council finances budget deficit emergency transformation procurement ai sustainability Somerset Council is grappling with a severe financial crisis, described starkly by Conservative Councillor Sue Osborne as having “more red lights flashing than a red light district.” The council declared a … Read More
Somerset Council Faces Severe Financial Crisis with Mounting Budget Gaps Monday, October 6, 2025 somerset council finance budget deficit emergency transformation procurement ai sustainability Somerset Council is grappling with a critical financial crisis, described by Conservative Councillor Sue Osborne as having “more red lights flashing than a red light district.” The council declared a financial … Read More
Somerset Council Faces Tough Decisions Without Continued Government Support Monday, September 15, 2025 somerset council budget cuts government finance socialcare children adults overspend Somerset Council is warning that without continued financial support from central government, it may have to make significant cuts to local services. The council has relied heavily on exceptional government funding, known as … Read More
Somerset Council Commits £20 Million to Consultants to Rescue Budget Monday, September 15, 2025 somerset council transformation budget consultants newton finance localgovernment services innovation Somerset Council has approved a £20 million contract with Newton Consulting Ltd. to advance its ongoing transformation programme, despite concerns from councillors and the public. The deal aims to confront mounting financial … Read More
Somerset Council Chief Executive and Senior Officers to Receive Pay Increase Wednesday, September 10, 2025 somerset council payincrease chiefexecutive leadership salaries budget hrcommittee inflation localgovernment The chief executive of Somerset Council, Duncan Sharkey, along with his senior leadership team, will receive a backdated pay increase following approval by councillors. The raise aligns with a nationally agreed one-year pay … Read More
Somerset Council Chief Executive and Senior Officers to Receive Backdated Pay Increase Wednesday, September 10, 2025 somerset council pay chiefexecutive salary inflation localgovernment budget leadership hrcommittee The chief executive of Somerset Council, Duncan Sharkey, along with his most senior officers, will receive a backdated pay increase following councillors' formal approval. This decision aligns with the National Joint Council … Read More