Somerset Council Defends £32k Part-Time Aide Role Amid Financial Crisis Monday, October 13, 2025 somerset council finance budget jobcuts leadership localgovernment politics aide restructure Somerset Council’s Liberal Democrat administration has come under scrutiny for advertising a part-time personal aide position with a salary of up to £32,000 annually. This decision follows closely on the heels of the council … Read More
North Somerset Council Seeks Government Aid to Avert Financial Collapse Friday, October 10, 2025 northsomerset council budget financialcrisis counciltax capitalisation socialcare governmentfunding localgovernment bankruptcy North Somerset Council is facing a dire financial crisis and will require “exceptional financial support” from the government to avoid insolvency next year. A forthcoming report, scheduled for the council’s cabinet meeting on … Read More
Somerset Council Spends Over £33 Million on Consultants and Agency Staff Amid Financial Emergency Thursday, October 9, 2025 somerset council consultants agency spending financialemergency restructuring socialwork publicsector budget Somerset Council has incurred expenses exceeding £33 million on consultants and agency staff over the past two and a half years, highlighting the financial strain it currently faces. Since declaring a financial emergency in … Read More
Former Council Leader Joins Campaign to Save 'Vital' Pill Library from Closure Tuesday, October 7, 2025 library northsomerset community council pill closure campaign publicservices budget consultation A former leader of North Somerset Council has thrown his support behind a community campaign to prevent the closure of Pill Library and Children’s Centre—one of three libraries facing shutdown as part of the council’s plan to … Read More
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