North Somerset Council Set to Welcome New CEO Mandy Bishop Tuesday, May 13, 2025 northsomerset ceo mandybishop council leadership banwellbypass metrowest birnbeckpier devolution westonsupermare Mandy Bishop, a local North Somerset native, is poised to become the new chief executive of North Somerset Council, with her appointment expected to be officially confirmed at tonight’s full council meeting on May 13. … Read More
Labour Urges Full Council Vote on Controversial Pay Cuts for Council Workers Tuesday, May 13, 2025 labour council paycuts unison pensions employment wages bath b&nes tradeunions The Labour opposition on Bath and North East Somerset Council has expressed strong surprise that a critical decision regarding pay cuts for 106 council workers is being delegated to a committee of just three councillors. … Read More
How Pay Protection Will Shield B&NES Council Workers from Immediate Pay Cuts Tuesday, May 13, 2025 pay protection council salaries bath employees unison equalpay consultation employment Bath and North East Somerset Council is proposing salary reductions for several job roles, but its new “pay protection” policy aims to ensure employees do not experience an actual decrease in pay for at least three years. On … Read More
Council Workers in Bath and North East Somerset Face Pay Freeze Amid Pay Structure Changes Tuesday, May 13, 2025 council pay paycut payprotection bath employees unison it equality employment Council workers in Bath and North East Somerset are feeling undervalued and anxious as a proposed new pay structure threatens pay reductions for over a hundred roles, despite the council’s assurance that no employee’s salary … Read More
Minehead Town Council Takes Charge of Local Parks and Gardens in Landmark Transfer Sunday, May 11, 2025 minehead parks gardens community council greenspaces management maintenance handover localgovernance Minehead Town Council has officially taken over the management of several public parks and gardens across the town, marking a significant milestone in local governance and community stewardship. The handover became effective … Read More
Council Defends Staff Pay Cut Plan as a Move Toward Fairness Sunday, May 11, 2025 pay council fairness paycuts unions equalpay staff bath restructuring negotiation Bath and North East Somerset Council maintains that its proposed pay restructuring, which may reduce salaries for some staff, is ultimately about fairness—even though trade unions remain skeptical. The council’s employment … Read More