Somerset Council’s Interim Finance Chief to Earn More Than the Prime Minister While Working Four Days a Week Thursday, May 28, 2026 somerset finance council cfo interim salary budget recruitment localgovernment leadership Somerset Council’s interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will earn nearly £300,000 annually—substantially more than the Prime Minister’s salary of approximately £167,000—despite working just four days a week. This … Read More
Somerset Council’s interim finance chief to earn more than the Prime Minister Thursday, May 28, 2026 somerset cfo finance council budget interim salary recruitment localgovernment capitalisation Somerset Council’s interim chief financial officer (CFO) is set to earn a salary surpassing that of the UK Prime Minister, all while working a four-day week. This arrangement will continue for the next 12 months as the … Read More
Why Somerset Council Cannot Introduce a 'Holiday Tax' Wednesday, May 27, 2026 somerset council holidaytax visitorlevy tourism localgovernment legislation hospitality economy devolution Conservative councillors in Somerset have recently faced criticism for allegedly misleading residents about a proposed “holiday tax” targeting local businesses. This notion stems from ongoing government consultations … Read More
Why Somerset Council Cannot Implement a 'Holiday Tax' Wednesday, May 27, 2026 somerset council holidaytax visitorlevy tourism localgovernment legislation devolution economy hospitality Conservative councillors in Somerset have been accused of misleading residents over a proposed “holiday tax” on local tourism businesses—a claim that doesn’t align with the council’s actual powers. The UK … Read More
Why Somerset Council Can't Impose a 'Holiday Tax' Wednesday, May 27, 2026 somerset council holidaytax visitorlevy tourism localgovernment legislation devolution economy politics Conservative councillors in Somerset have faced criticism for allegedly “misleading” residents about a proposed “holiday tax” following government consultations on visitor levies. The UK government has … Read More
Couple Left in Limbo for 15 Weeks Over Council Tax Address Update Wednesday, May 20, 2026 somerset counciltax backlog delays communication planning reform residents apology localgovernment Andy and Rachel Hancock, who recently moved to Puriton, Somerset, have faced a frustrating 15-week wait to update their council tax address due to a significant backlog at the local council. Having relocated in January, the … Read More