Somerset Council Defends £32k Part-Time Aide Role Amid Financial Crisis Monday, October 13, 2025 somerset council finance budget jobcuts leadership localgovernment politics aide restructure Somerset Council’s Liberal Democrat administration has come under scrutiny for advertising a part-time personal aide position with a salary of up to £32,000 annually. This decision follows closely on the heels of the council … Read More
Somerset Council Faces Severe Financial Crisis with Mounting Budget Gaps Monday, October 6, 2025 somerset council finance budget deficit emergency transformation procurement ai sustainability Somerset Council is grappling with a critical financial crisis, described by Conservative Councillor Sue Osborne as having “more red lights flashing than a red light district.” The council declared a financial … Read More
Mike Tindall's R360 Rugby Revolution Inches Closer to Reality Friday, October 3, 2025 tindall r360 rugby franchise players sports union nrl revolution finance sport Mike Tindall’s ambitious plan to revolutionize rugby has gained significant momentum, as the England Rugby World Cup winner announced he has secured three years of financial backing for his proposed breakaway tournament, … Read More
Taunton School’s New Director Infuses Passion and Vision into Commercial Ventures Tuesday, September 23, 2025 taunton education leadership commercial community enterprises schools growth pastoral finance Taunton School has welcomed Alex Kemp as its new Director of Commercial Enterprises, marking a strategic appointment that blends deep educational experience with dynamic business acumen. With over sixteen years working at … Read More
Countryfile's Adam Henson Opens Up About Farm Challenges and Financial Struggles with Regenerative Farming Sunday, September 21, 2025 farming regenerative agriculture sustainability crops soil carbon finance countryfile cotswolds Adam Henson, well known as the presenter of Countryfile, has opened up about the challenges he has faced while transitioning to regenerative farming on his 650-hectare Cotswolds Farm Park. During a recent podcast focused on … Read More
‘Shocking waste of public money’ over WECA exit payments Tuesday, September 16, 2025 weca governance exitpayments publicfunds audit localgovernment politics finance scandal accountability The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) has come under fire for spending nearly half a million pounds in one year on exit payments for senior staff, a sum condemned by a councillor as “a completely shocking waste of … Read More