Somerset Council’s Interim Finance Chief to Earn More Than the Prime Minister While Working Four Days a Week Thursday, May 28, 2026 somerset finance council cfo interim salary budget recruitment localgovernment leadership Somerset Council’s interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will earn nearly £300,000 annually—substantially more than the Prime Minister’s salary of approximately £167,000—despite working just four days a week. This … Read More
Somerset Council’s interim finance chief to earn more than the Prime Minister Thursday, May 28, 2026 somerset cfo finance council budget interim salary recruitment localgovernment capitalisation Somerset Council’s interim chief financial officer (CFO) is set to earn a salary surpassing that of the UK Prime Minister, all while working a four-day week. This arrangement will continue for the next 12 months as the … Read More
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