In Pictures: Social Workers Strike and Disrupt Second Council Meeting Monday, March 23, 2026 socialworkers strike protest council disruption demonstration advocacy labor workers meeting Social workers, expressing their frustration yet unwavering resolve, staged a strike that disrupted the council’s second meeting. Their vocal demonstrations outside the venue were so intense that councillors had to … Read More
In Pictures: 'Angry but Determined' Social Workers Strike and Disrupt Second Council Meeting Monday, March 23, 2026 socialworkers strike protest council activism workconditions laborrights demand government community Social workers, frustrated and resolute, staged a powerful strike that interrupted a second consecutive council meeting. Their demonstration, marked by chants and passionate signs, echoed their demands for better working … Read More
Somerset Council’s £40m Agency Staff Bill Criticised Amid Job Cuts Monday, March 23, 2026 somerset council agency spending recruitment transformation jobcuts tax staffing services Since its establishment in April 2023, Somerset Council has spent over £40 million on agency staff, sparking criticism amid ongoing job cuts and a major transformation programme. The council is executing a comprehensive plan … Read More
Somerset Council’s Agency Staff Costs Soar to £40 Million Amid Job Cuts Monday, March 23, 2026 somerset council agency staff spending transformation recruitment jobcuts localgovernment tax Since its inception in April 2023, Somerset Council has spent over £40 million on agency staff, sparking substantial criticism amid ongoing job cuts and a sweeping cost-cutting transformation programme. The council’s … Read More
Town Challenges North Somerset Council Over Introduction of On-Street Parking Charges Monday, March 23, 2026 clevedon parking northsomerset localgovernment businessimpact council judicialreview charges retail community Clevedon Town Council is mounting a legal challenge against North Somerset Council’s decision to impose parking charges on on-street spaces in several local areas, sparking tension between the local authority and the … Read More
Town challenges North Somerset Council in court over new parking charges Monday, March 23, 2026 clevedon parking northsomerset council businesses charges legal judicialreview footfall trade Clevedon Town Council is taking legal action against North Somerset Council’s decision to introduce on-street parking charges, aiming to challenge the council’s adherence to proper decision-making procedures. In 2024, North … Read More