Somerset Villages Face Decline Without More Jobs for Young People Monday, May 26, 2025 somerset villages employment youth economy councillor ai university rural gentrification Villages throughout Somerset are at risk of decline unless urgent action is taken to create local employment opportunities for young people, warns Liberal Democrat councillor Matt Martin. Somerset Council’s recently published … Read More
Somerset Villages Face Decline Without Jobs for Young People, Warns Councillor Monday, May 26, 2025 somerset villages employment youth housing economy ai education rural jobs Villages across Somerset are at risk of decline unless more local jobs are created to retain young people, a local councillor has cautioned. Somerset Council recently released its economic prosperity strategy, outlining plans … Read More
Kaiser Chiefs Celebrate 20 Years of 'Employment' with Special Anniversary Reissue Friday, May 23, 2025 kaiserchiefs employment anniversary vinyl abbeyroad indierock remastered tour bonustracks live Kaiser Chiefs are marking the 20th anniversary of their groundbreaking debut album, Employment, with a special reissue that honors the record’s enduring impact. Celebrating two decades since its release, the band has … Read More
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