North Somerset Council Provides Free Refurbished Smartphones to Low-Income Residents Thursday, March 19, 2026 northsomerset smartphones digitalinclusion refurbished goodthingsfoundation lowincome connectivity community accessibility council North Somerset Council is launching a new initiative to support low-income residents by offering free refurbished smartphones. The council has received 45 Samsung Galaxy phones donated by the digital inclusion charity Good … Read More
North Somerset Council Launches Free Smartphone Program for Low-Income Residents Thursday, March 19, 2026 northsomerset smartphones digitalinclusion goodthingsfoundation refurbishedphones lowincome connectivity communitysupport techaccess libraryprogram North Somerset Council has announced a new initiative to provide free smartphones to residents from low-income households. Thanks to a generous donation of 45 refurbished Samsung Galaxy phones from the digital inclusion … Read More
Somerset Libraries Face Crisis as Rural Communities Bear the Brunt Monday, May 19, 2025 libraries somerset rural community funding volunteers digitalinclusion publicservices literacy crisis During a Westminster Hall debate on May 14, MPs delivered urgent warnings about the fragile state of the UK’s public library system, focusing on the severe challenges faced by rural libraries. Budget cuts, declining staff … Read More