Over 100 Council Workers to Experience Pay Freeze Amid New Pay Structure Wednesday, May 14, 2025 council pay salary freeze unison employment inflation equalpay reform localgovernment Bath and North East Somerset Council has approved a new pay structure that will freeze the salaries of more than 100 council workers for three years, although 62% of the 3,500-strong workforce will see pay increases. The … 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
Council Defends Staff Pay Cut Proposal as a Move Toward Fairness Sunday, May 11, 2025 council pay fairness unions paycuts equality staff wages gender employment Bath and North East Somerset Council maintains that its proposed pay cut plan for some staff members aims to promote fairness, despite union concerns and skepticism. The council’s employment committee will vote on May 14 … Read More
Lidl Announces Plan to Open 11 New Stores in Somerset Monday, April 28, 2025 lidl somerset expansion stores investment supermarket growth employment suppliers uk expansion plans Lidl, the popular discount supermarket chain, has unveiled its ambitious expansion plans for Somerset, revealing the intention to invest over £500 million to open 11 new stores in the area. The supermarket’s 2025 site … Read More