Somerset Council’s £40m Agency Staff Bill Criticised Amid Job Cuts Monday, March 23, 2026 somerset council agency spending recruitment transformation jobcuts tax staffing services Since its establishment in April 2023, Somerset Council has spent over £40 million on agency staff, sparking criticism amid ongoing job cuts and a major transformation programme. The council is executing a comprehensive plan … Read More
Somerset Council’s Agency Staff Costs Soar to £40 Million Amid Job Cuts Monday, March 23, 2026 somerset council agency staff spending transformation recruitment jobcuts localgovernment tax Since its inception in April 2023, Somerset Council has spent over £40 million on agency staff, sparking substantial criticism amid ongoing job cuts and a sweeping cost-cutting transformation programme. The council’s … Read More
Bath Rugby Appoints Bryn Cunningham as New Head of Recruitment Thursday, March 12, 2026 bath rugby bryn cunningham recruitment rugby union ulster rugby johann van graan player management sports leadership recruitment strategy rugby career sport Bath Rugby has announced the appointment of Bryn Cunningham as the club’s new head of recruitment, succeeding Rob Burgess, who is set to join Gloucester Rugby. Cunningham brings a wealth of experience from his long … Read More
Bath Rugby’s Recruitment Chief Rob Burgess Joins Gloucester Rugby in Strategic Leadership Role Monday, March 2, 2026 bath gloucester robburgess recruitment rugby premiership playerretention coaching rugbyoperations gallagherpremier sport Bath Rugby has announced that Rob Burgess, the club’s head of recruitment, will be leaving later this month to take up a new position at Gallagher Premiership rivals Gloucester Rugby. Burgess will assume the role of general … Read More
Fire Service Faces Serious Challenges Without Increased Funding, Warns FBU Wednesday, February 18, 2026 firefighting funding recruitment pay firebrigadesunion devon somerset budget emergency morale The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has issued a stark warning that the fire service in the south west will face “serious challenges” unless the central government provides additional funding to recruit and retain more … Read More
Bath Rugby Targets Return of Experienced International Prop Jamie Bhatti Thursday, February 5, 2026 bath rugby jamiebhatti loosehead prop glasgowwarriors johannvangraan maxojomoh scotland recruitment sport Bath Rugby are reportedly keen to re-sign Scotland international loosehead prop Jamie Bhatti ahead of the upcoming season. Bhatti, 32, previously had a brief spell with Bath during the injury-hit 2020/21 season, making 11 … Read More