AI to Help Somerset Council Achieve £23m in Budget Cuts Wednesday, June 24, 2026 ai somerset budgetcuts localgovernment productivity digitaltransformation socialcare ethics innovation publicservice North Somerset Council is exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to support its efforts in making £23 million worth of budget cuts over the next four years. Amid rising social care costs and dwindling government … Read More
Former Leader Returns to North Somerset Council Cabinet in Groundbreaking AI Role Monday, May 18, 2026 northsomerset ai artificialintelligence localgovernment digitaltransformation stevebridger publicservice councilleadership dataliteracy communityengagement North Somerset Council has made history by appointing a dedicated cabinet member for artificial intelligence—the first known instance of such a role at any council in England. Steve Bridger, a former council leader … Read More
Lloyds Banking Group to Close 49 Branches Across UK in 2026, Including Somerset Thursday, September 25, 2025 lloyds bankclosures halifax bankofscotland branches uk somerset 2026 banking digitaltransformation Lloyds Banking Group has revealed plans to close 49 of its branches throughout the UK in 2026, impacting customers of Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland. The group will shut 26 Lloyds Bank branches, 10 Halifax sites, … Read More