North Somerset Council is exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to support its efforts in making £23 million worth of budget cuts over the next four years. Amid rising social care costs and dwindling government …
A recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report has highlighted serious shortcomings in Somerset Council’s adult social care services, prompting calls from Conservative figures for urgent action. Despite increased funding and …
Somerset Council’s adult social care services have been rated as requiring improvement following a detailed inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Conservative officials have described the findings as a “wake-up …
For twenty years, Alfie Quayson has been a steadfast presence in Bath’s fight against homelessness. Beginning his journey in 2006 as a night concierge at Julian House, Alfie has witnessed profound changes in the challenges …
A significant industrial action is looming at Bath and North East Somerset Council as hundreds of children’s services staff prepare to strike. This follows an active strike by 28 social workers currently protesting pay …
Twenty-eight social workers in Keynsham have begun striking to protest pay gradings they consider unfair. The strike, which involves picketing outside workplaces, highlights ongoing concerns about compensation and working …
Conservative councillors have voiced strong opposition to the potential closure of the social care training facility in Minehead, warning it would be a “colossal mistake” with damaging consequences for west Somerset. Somerset …
Conservative councillors have strongly condemned the potential closure of the social care training facility in Minehead, calling it a “colossal mistake” that would seriously harm the local community. Somerset Council’s …
North Somerset is undergoing a remarkable transformation. From the restoration of Birnbeck Pier and the reopening of the Portishead railway to the redevelopment of the Tropicana as a nationally significant venue and the …
North Somerset is undergoing a significant period of transformation. Key projects like the restoration of Birnbeck Pier and the reopening of the Portishead railway are well underway. Meanwhile, the Tropicana is being …
North Somerset is undergoing significant transformation, with restoration of Birnbeck Pier, reopening of the Portishead railway, redevelopment of the Tropicana into a major venue, and construction of the long-awaited Banwell …
The renowned Roman Baths have unveiled a new £1 ticket initiative for individuals receiving key benefits. Starting this Easter holiday, those claiming Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or Employment Support Allowance (ESA) …
The renowned Roman Baths are now offering £1 admission tickets for visitors receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or Employment Support Allowance (ESA). This new initiative, timed to coincide with the Easter holidays, …
The iconic Roman Baths in Bath are launching a new £1 entry ticket for individuals receiving key benefits. Starting this Easter holiday, those on Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or Employment Support Allowance (ESA) can …
Mike Bell, leader of North Somerset Council, has revealed that he was forced to contact the police following a series of threatening incidents directed at him. Speaking on BBC Radio Bristol with John Darvall on March 25, Bell …