Christmas Market Chaos, Council Boss's Massive Salary, and Legendary Ice Cream Man Retires: Bath Stories You May Have Missed Thursday, December 4, 2025 bath christmas market council salary icecream retirement community local news The Christmas market in Bath recently faced unexpected chaos, causing disruption for both vendors and visitors. Local authorities are investigating the issues to prevent future disturbances. In other news, the salary of … Read More
Council Appoints Sophie Broadfield as New CEO with £175k Starting Salary Sunday, November 30, 2025 council ceo appointment sophiebroadfield willgodfrey localgovernment bath salary leadership community Bath and North East Somerset Council has named Sophie Broadfield as its new Chief Executive Officer, with a starting salary of £175,000 per year. Broadfield, who has served as the council’s Director of Sustainable Communities … Read More
Somerset Council Allocates £3 Million for Comprehensive Staff Pay Review Amid Financial Concerns Monday, November 3, 2025 somerset council payreview staff salary recruitment equalpay transformation budget legalrisk Somerset Council has committed £3 million over the next two years to conduct a thorough review of its staff pay levels and rewards. This move aims to address recruitment and retention challenges by ensuring pay scales are … Read More
Somerset Council Chief Executive and Senior Officers to Receive Backdated Pay Increase Wednesday, September 10, 2025 somerset council pay chiefexecutive salary inflation localgovernment budget leadership hrcommittee The chief executive of Somerset Council, Duncan Sharkey, along with his most senior officers, will receive a backdated pay increase following councillors' formal approval. This decision aligns with the National Joint Council … Read More
WECA Seeks New Communications Director with Salary Up to £138,000 and Bus Ticket Perks Thursday, August 7, 2025 weca communications salary publicsector transport recruitment governance devolution politics procurement The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) is currently recruiting a new Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs, offering a substantial salary range of £102,000 to £138,000, depending on experience. Remarkably, … Read More
Over 100 Council Workers to Experience Pay Freeze Amid New Pay Structure Wednesday, May 14, 2025 council pay salary freeze unison employment inflation equalpay reform localgovernment Bath and North East Somerset Council has approved a new pay structure that will freeze the salaries of more than 100 council workers for three years, although 62% of the 3,500-strong workforce will see pay increases. The … Read More