Council Defends Staff Pay Cut Proposal as a Move Toward Fairness Sunday, May 11, 2025 council pay fairness unions paycuts equality staff wages gender employment Bath and North East Somerset Council maintains that its proposed pay cut plan for some staff members aims to promote fairness, despite union concerns and skepticism. The council’s employment committee will vote on May 14 … Read More
Council Defends Staff Pay Cut Plan as a Move Toward Fairness Sunday, May 11, 2025 pay council fairness paycuts unions equalpay staff bath restructuring negotiation Bath and North East Somerset Council maintains that its proposed pay restructuring, which may reduce salaries for some staff, is ultimately about fairness—even though trade unions remain skeptical. The council’s employment … Read More
NHS Hospitals in Crisis as Staff Reportedly Faint in 30C Heat Tuesday, April 29, 2025 nhs hospitals crisis mps infrastructure investment healthcare conditions staff services Warning signs about the dire state of NHS hospitals have been raised by MPs, who highlighted failing infrastructure, overwhelmed services, and unsafe facilities in the South West and beyond. The call for urgent action comes … Read More
Man Banned from Stores After Threatening Staff Friday, April 18, 2025 shoplifting threat ban staff stores criminal behaviour order court re-offending A Trowbridge man who was caught shoplifting from seven shops and threatening staff has been banned from entering them. Mark Parker, of no fixed abode, is now banned from B&M in Chippenham and other stores for two years … Read More
Saying Farewell to The Bay Café: A Last Visit Wednesday, April 16, 2025 café closure farewell regeneration staff atmosphere menu reviews charm visit The Bay, located on Weston-super-Mare’s seafront, faces imminent closure as part of the town’s regeneration project. The café, known for its welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff, is bidding farewell with an air … Read More
Trauma Support Offered to WECA Staff After Dan Norris' Arrest Monday, April 7, 2025 trauma support rape arrest child staff metro mayor specialist avon and somerset police Following the arrest of West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris on suspicion of rape and child sex offences, trauma support is being made available to staff at the West of England Combined Authority. Dan Norris, who has been … Read More