Sale of Yeovil Marks and Spencer Store Could Have Cost Somerset Council Nearly £5 Million, Claims Councillor Saturday, November 8, 2025 somerset yeovil m&s property council investment losses realestate finance localgovernment A Conservative councillor has raised concerns that Somerset Council may have incurred close to a £5 million loss from the sale of the Marks and Spencer store in Yeovil. This comes amid the council’s ongoing efforts to offload … Read More
Somerset Council Commits £3 Million to Comprehensive Staff Pay Review Monday, November 3, 2025 somerset council payreview recruitment transformation equalpay budget workforce consultation finance Somerset Council is set to invest £3 million over the next two years in a thorough review of staff pay levels and reward structures. This initiative aims to ensure the council remains competitive in recruiting and retaining … Read More
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