South West Car Dealership Fined £200,000 After Workers Develop Disabling Condition Tuesday, May 13, 2025 havs vibration health safety rowesgarage fine workers exposure regulation hse A South West car dealership has been fined over £200,000 following the diagnosis of a debilitating, permanent condition in two of its workers. In November 2022, two employees at Rowes Garage Ltd’s body shop in Truro, … Read More
Council Workers Face Pay Cuts in Bath and North East Somerset Wednesday, April 30, 2025 council workers pay cuts bath somerset unions reduction employees proposal Some of the lowest paid council workers in Bath and North East Somerset are bracing for a reduction in their pay this summer, a move being met with strong opposition from labor unions. Employees working in waste and … Read More
EE Workers Suspended for Mistreating Cat in Doorbell Video Tuesday, April 22, 2025 ee workers suspended cat video mistreatment doorbell iceberg investigation money expert Two EE workers have faced suspension after a doorbell camera captured them holding a cat by the scruff of its neck and carrying it around. The video, which has gone viral on social media and was also sent to SomersetLive, … Read More
Somerset Council HQ C Block Sold for £1.7m for Key Worker Housing Monday, April 14, 2025 somerset council hq county hall nhs health workers housing development key worker Somerset Council has sold off part of its headquarters, C Block of County Hall, for £1.7m to be transformed into flats for local health professionals and other key workers. The move comes as the council re-evaluates its land … Read More
Extensive Extension for Bath Park & Ride Service Monday, April 7, 2025 bath park & ride extension visitors workers council trial city late transportation convenience In a move aimed at benefiting visitors and workers, the Bath Park & Ride service has been extended until 11.30pm from Monday to Saturday. This extension, announced in Bath & North East Somerset Council’s budget … Read More
27,000 Somerset Workers Set to Receive Pay Raises Tuesday, November 5, 2024 somerset pay minimum wage workers raise labour south west budget mps wage increase Nearly 27,000 workers in Somerset are poised to see an increase in their pay come next April. This change is attributed to the upcoming rise in the minimum wage, which will affect around 18% of the local workforce. As part of … Read More