Uncertainty Surrounds Future of Vital Care Service for Families Thursday, April 17, 2025 bath north east somerset care respite families closure council continuity support services The future of Newton House, a crucial respite care service for families with young adults having the most complex care needs in Bath and North East Somerset, is in question as its looming closure has left parents worried … Read More
Street Post Office Set to Reopen After Surprise Closure Wednesday, April 16, 2025 street post office reopen closure services community whsmith restoration branch antoinette chitty Following the unexpected closure of the Street Post Office located at 85 High Street, Street, BA16 0DT, the community will soon have access to postal services once again. The branch, which was previously housed within the … Read More
Council Challenges CQC Rating, Cites Inexperienced Inspectors Tuesday, April 15, 2025 council cqc rating inspectors care services inexperienced dispute performance improvement Bath and North East Somerset’s “requires improvement” rating from the Care Quality Commission has sparked a debate, with council care chiefs attributing the rating to inexperienced inspectors rather than the … Read More
Somerset Council Approves 'Astronomical' 7.5% Council Tax Hike Thursday, March 6, 2025 somerset council tax hike budget government financial services social care revenue Somerset Council has approved a significant council tax increase of 7.5%, following special permission granted by the government to exceed the normal tax limit. Despite the hike, over 550 council staff members are set to be … Read More
Council Invests £65k in AI for Efficiency Wednesday, December 18, 2024 ai efficiency budget council savings residents technology consultation services staff To bolster efficiency and save costs, Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to handle various tasks. The council’s aim is to potentially save an additional £6.2m … Read More
National Express Increases Bristol Airport Services Wednesday, November 13, 2024 national express bristol airport services expansion transport hub birmingham gloucester cheltenham weston-super-mare london megabus sustainability environmental impact public transport car parking transport hub ed condon National Express is set to significantly expand its bus services to Bristol Airport, with plans to add over 100 extra journeys every week starting from next month. The decision to enhance services from various locations … Read More