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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