AI to Help Somerset Council Achieve £23m in Budget Cuts Wednesday, June 24, 2026 ai somerset budgetcuts localgovernment productivity digitaltransformation socialcare ethics innovation publicservice North Somerset Council is exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to support its efforts in making £23 million worth of budget cuts over the next four years. Amid rising social care costs and dwindling government … Read More
Somerset International Photojournalist Honoured in King’s Birthday List Friday, June 12, 2026 somerset honours photojournalism community sport education volunteering arts publicservice culture This year’s King’s Birthday Honours list features a diverse group of Somerset residents, recognising their significant contributions across education, journalism, sport, defence, and the arts. At the forefront is Sir Donald … Read More
Former Leader Returns to North Somerset Council Cabinet in Groundbreaking AI Role Monday, May 18, 2026 northsomerset ai artificialintelligence localgovernment digitaltransformation stevebridger publicservice councilleadership dataliteracy communityengagement North Somerset Council has made history by appointing a dedicated cabinet member for artificial intelligence—the first known instance of such a role at any council in England. Steve Bridger, a former council leader … Read More
BBC TV Licence Fee Faces Calls for Reform Amid Declining Revenue and Criticism Friday, March 6, 2026 bbc licencefee streaming publicbroadcasting funding mediatax britishbroadcasting publicservice revenue mediareform The BBC’s iconic TV licence fee is under growing scrutiny as business leaders declare it “not fit for purpose” in today’s streaming-centric world. Termed by some as a “poll tax for telly,” the fee faces increasing challenges … Read More
North Somerset Councillors Reject Calls to Resign Amid Financial Crisis Wednesday, January 7, 2026 northsomerset counciltax localgovernment financialcrisis socialcare publicservice resignation councilleader budgetcuts community Amid rising tensions over North Somerset Council’s looming financial crisis, senior councillors have firmly dismissed calls for a mass resignation. The council is currently grappling with the possibility of implementing an … Read More
Farewell to Paul Wynne: A Legacy of Leadership and Community in Frome Friday, October 24, 2025 retirement leadership community frome localgovernment greenspaces townclerk communityresilience publicservice legacy After nearly two decades of unwavering commitment to Frome, Paul Wynne, the town clerk of Frome Town Council, is retiring on Friday, October 24. Throughout his 18-year tenure—15 of those as town clerk—Paul has been … Read More