Somerset Conservative Councillor Resigns, Sparking Autumn By-Election Wednesday, September 10, 2025 somerset councillor byelection dunster conservative retirement localgovernment resignation minehead politics After more than two decades of dedicated service, Conservative Councillor Christine Lawrence has officially stepped down from her role representing the Dunster division in Somerset, triggering a by-election set to take place … Read More
Somerset Conservative Councillor Christine Lawrence Steps Down, Triggering Autumn By-Election Wednesday, September 10, 2025 somerset councillor by-election conservative dunster retirement council localgovernment minehead politics Christine Lawrence, a Conservative councillor who has represented the Dunster division in Somerset for over 20 years, has announced her retirement, prompting a by-election expected to take place later this autumn. Ms Lawrence … Read More
Mary Berry Embraces Busy Retirement, Says There's 'Plenty of Time to Rest in Heaven' Tuesday, September 2, 2025 maryberry baking retirement cookbook thegreatbritishbakeoff healthyliving television celebration food wellness Mary Berry, the cherished former judge of The Great British Bake Off, shows no intention of winding down as she celebrates her 90th birthday this year. Rather than stepping back and taking it easy, Mary’s schedule remains … Read More
Calls to Save £174k by Not Replacing Bath and North East Somerset CEO Monday, July 28, 2025 ceo bathnes localgovernment costcutting leadership retirement council finance bureaucracy politics Bath and North East Somerset Council faces a decision on whether to replace its chief executive officer, Will Godfrey, who is stepping down next year after six years at the helm. Godfrey, currently earning £174,199 annually, … Read More
Bath & North East Somerset Council Chief Executive to Step Down Tuesday, July 8, 2025 bathnortheastsomerset council chiefexecutive willgodfrey leadership transition covidresponse localgovernment publicservice retirement Will Godfrey, the Chief Executive of Bath & North East Somerset Council, has announced his decision to step down after six years of dedicated service. He will continue working full-time until the end of September 2024, … Read More
Pub Landlady’s Heartfelt Farewell Marks End of an Era at Badger’s Holt Saturday, July 5, 2025 pub retirement community exmoor tradition hospitality pandemic owner heritage transformation When Glenna Waterhouse first stumbled upon the Badger’s Holt in the quiet village of Bridgetown on Exmoor, it was purely by chance during a holiday. With her caravan in tow, she was visiting friends who had recently settled … Read More