Apprenticeships Offered to Council Recycling Workers Amid Pay Grade Changes Wednesday, June 17, 2026 apprenticeships council payreforms recycling workforce restructuring bath training payprotection employment Bath & North East Somerset Council is introducing apprenticeship opportunities for recycling workers affected by recent pay grade changes under its “Being Our Best” (BOB) restructuring programme. This initiative aims to … Read More
Somerset MPs Call for Increased Government Funding to Support Rural Pharmacies Thursday, June 11, 2026 somerset pharmacies ruralhealthcare nhsfunding communitycare healthpolicy workforce healthcareaccess nhsbudget pharmacysupport Somerset Members of Parliament have united in urging the government to provide increased financial support for pharmacies serving rural communities. As part of its 10-year NHS plan, the Labour government aims to encourage … Read More
Somerset MPs Call for Increased Funding to Support Rural Pharmacies Thursday, June 11, 2026 pharmacies somerset ruralhealth nhs funding healthcare community government workforce access Somerset’s MPs have united in urging the government to increase funding for pharmacies in rural communities. As part of its 10-year NHS plan, the Labour government encourages patients to seek treatment for minor conditions at … Read More
Concerns Raised Over NHS Staff Transfer to Private Company in Bath and Wiltshire Thursday, April 23, 2026 nhs bankstaff pension privatesector healthcare ruh bsw patientcare tradeunions workforce Councillors in Bath and North East Somerset have voiced serious concerns about plans to transfer hundreds of NHS “bank” staff to the private company Pulse. Starting August 1, the Royal United Hospital (RUH) will move its … Read More
Plans for 500-Bed Staff Campus at Somerset Gigafactory Put on Hold Thursday, April 2, 2026 gigafactory somerset accommodation construction agratas gravity workforce housing infrastructure transportation sport Plans to build a 500-bed campus for staff at Somerset’s new £4 billion gigafactory have been placed on hold, according to a senior contractor involved in the project. Located within the Gravity enterprise zone between Puriton … Read More
Plans for 500-bed Campus to House Somerset Gigafactory Workers Put on Hold Thursday, April 2, 2026 gigafactory somerset accommodation construction housing agratas workforce infrastructure transport modular The development of a 500-bed residential campus for employees of Somerset’s new £4 billion gigafactory has been paused, according to senior contractors involved in the project. The gigafactory, located within the … Read More