Bath and North East Somerset Council’s ambitious pay and grading review, initially aimed at saving £2.5 million in the last financial year, has instead increased salary costs by £1.7 million, resulting in a shortfall of £4.2 …
Somerset Council is grappling with a severe financial crisis, facing a staggering £73 million budget gap that threatens its future viability. Councillors and auditors alike have warned that without urgent action, the council …
Somerset Council is warning that without continued financial support from central government, it may have to make significant cuts to local services. The council has relied heavily on exceptional government funding, known as …