Somerset Labour Leader Calls for Government to ‘Step Up’ Following Keir Starmer’s Resignation Monday, June 22, 2026 labour somerset keirstarmer localgovernment publicservices send regeneration devolution bridgwater leadership Following the resignation of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party on Somerset Council, Councillor Leigh Redman, has called on the government to “step up” and prioritize funding for vital local … Read More
Somerset Labour Leader Calls for Government Action Following Keir Starmer's Resignation Monday, June 22, 2026 labour somerset starmer government localgovernment funding publicservices education regeneration politics The leader of the Labour Party on Somerset Council has called on the government to ramp up support and properly fund local services in the wake of Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation as prime minister. Sir Keir Starmer announced … Read More
Councillor Condemns Plan to Privatise Hundreds of NHS 'Bank' Staff Jobs Thursday, May 7, 2026 nhs privatisation bath royalunitedhospital pulse bathandnortheastsomerset wiltshire bankstaff labour bswhospitalsgroup A councillor has condemned proposals to transfer hundreds of NHS ‘bank’ staff across Bath and North East Somerset and Wiltshire to a private company, labeling the plan as “not acceptable.” The Royal … Read More
‘Labour Exploitation’ Warning as ICE Finds Illegal Workers and Unauthorized Bedrooms at Indian Restaurant in North Somerset Village Wednesday, April 29, 2026 labour exploitation immigration licensing restaurant northsomerset illegalworkers alcohollicence compliance enforcement An Indian restaurant in the North Somerset village of Bleadon has had its alcohol licence revoked following a serious immigration enforcement investigation a year ago that uncovered illegal workers and unauthorized … Read More
‘Labour exploitation’ concerns lead to alcohol licence revocation at Indian restaurant in North Somerset Wednesday, April 29, 2026 labour exploitation licence ice immigration northtsomerset restaurant ownership compliance alcohol An Indian restaurant in the North Somerset village of Bleadon has had its alcohol licence revoked following serious labour exploitation concerns highlighted by Immigration Compliance and Enforcement (ICE) last year. During an … Read More
Foster Carers Warn Council Cuts Will Drive Them Away Wednesday, March 25, 2026 fostercare socialwork restructure protest bath children unison consultation government labour Controversial plans by Bath and North East Somerset Council to cut social work staff are raising alarms that foster carers will be forced to leave, deepening an already critical shortage. Two foster carers spoke at the full … Read More