Somerset Council Faces Financial Crisis Amid £73m Budget Gap Saturday, December 13, 2025 somerset budget council finance austerity transformation government savings consultation crisis Somerset Council is confronting a severe financial crisis, with an alarming £73 million budget gap threatening its sustainability, according to councillors and external auditors. Despite recent budget proposals that include … Read More
Somerset Council Faces Financial Crisis Amid £73 Million Budget Gap Saturday, December 13, 2025 somerset budget council finance crisis transformation auditors funding assetsales bankruptcy Somerset Council is confronting a severe financial crisis, with an estimated £73 million budget shortfall raising fears of a “lingering death,” according to councillors and auditors. The authority recently … Read More
Somerset Council Confronts £73m Budget Crisis Amid Financial Struggles Saturday, December 13, 2025 somerset council budget finance savings transformation audit overspend government assets Somerset Council is grappling with a severe financial crisis, facing a staggering £73 million budget gap that threatens its future viability. Councillors and auditors alike have warned that without urgent action, the council … Read More
We Visited the Church Transformed into the Trendiest Café Saturday, December 6, 2025 church café frome community historic transformation art coffee victorian reuse In 1867, poet Matthew Arnold lamented the “sea of faith” receding—a reflection of his time. Yet, over 150 years later, faith endures, even as society becomes increasingly secular. This shift has prompted many churches to find … Read More
From Sacred to Stylish: The Church Turned Trendy Café Saturday, December 6, 2025 church café frome community history art architecture food transformation heritage In 1867, poet Matthew Arnold famously lamented the “sea of faith” receding, capturing a moment of uncertainty about religion’s role. Fast forward 150 years, and while faith remains significant for many, the role of churches … Read More
Somerset Council Staff Defend Pay Review Amid Transformation Efforts Monday, November 17, 2025 somerset council payreview transformation workforce recruitment retention finance localgovernment equalpay Somerset Council staff have firmly rejected accusations of exploiting the ongoing pay review, as a Conservative councillor clarified that they do not have their “trotters in the trough.” This statement comes amid … Read More