‘BOB’ Acronym for Council Pay Cut Policy Deemed ‘Demeaning’ by Staff and Councillors Tuesday, May 27, 2025 payfreeze council bob bath unison paycut equalpay protest it employment Bath and North East Somerset Council has introduced a new pay structure under its “Being Our Best” (BOB) programme, resulting in pay freezes for 106 council workers over three years. The acronym BOB, intended as shorthand for … Read More
‘Dire Impact’ on Mental Health as Bath and North East Somerset Council Freezes Pay for 106 Workers Tuesday, May 27, 2025 payfreeze mentalhealth bathnes council unison paycut bob equality protests workforce The decision by Bath and North East Somerset Council to freeze the pay of 106 employees under a new pay structure has prompted serious concerns over mental health impacts, according to trade union Unison. While the new pay … Read More
New Convenience Store to Open in Somerset Coastal Village on May 27 Monday, May 26, 2025 somerset blueanchor convenience store anchor'sdrop planning council coastal development retail A new convenience store is set to open in the small coastal village of Blue Anchor, Somerset, following unanimous approval from local councillors. The store will operate out of Anchor’s Drop, formerly the Blue Anchor public … Read More
Yeovil Councillors Criticize Charges for Holding Public Events at The Triangle Sunday, May 25, 2025 yeovil triangle somerset council events regeneration towncentre civic futurehighstreets community Yeovil councillors have voiced strong concerns over Somerset Council’s decision to charge fees for hosting public events at The Triangle, the recently regenerated town centre space. The Triangle, featuring a new … Read More
Volunteers Bring Splash of Colour to Marine Cove with Community Planting Push Friday, May 23, 2025 volunteers community marinecove planting coastal burnhamonsea flowers council environment beautification A wave of community spirit has swept through Burnham-on-Sea as dedicated volunteers teamed up with council staff to revitalize Marine Cove with a stunning array of coastal flower beds. This collaborative effort has … Read More
Council Orders Villagers to Remove Bunting Ahead of Annual Festival Thursday, May 22, 2025 council boxrevels wiltshire community regulations bunting events safety localgovernment protest Residents of Box, a village near Corsham, have expressed frustration towards Wiltshire Council after being instructed to take down bunting and posters promoting the beloved annual Box Revels festival. Box Revels, a … Read More