A councillor suggests cutting top council jobs to fund free parking in Clevedon amid budget issues. Idea was rejected. Councillor Proposes Axing Top Jobs to Fund Free Clevedon Parking A council member wanted to cut two jobs. He hoped to fund free parking with that money. Luke Smith proposed this during a budget vote. This…
North Somerset Council raises council tax 4.99% and uses savings amid funding concerns. Councillor warns of impending financial issues. North Somerset Council Budget Close to Crisis after Tax Hike Approval North Somerset Council faced a tough question. What happens when they run out of money? They used £9.1 million from their savings to balance things.…
Jo Walker will earn £189,000 as chief executive. It exceeds the Prime Minister’s salary. She formerly led North Somerset Council. Gloucestershire Council Pays New Chief More Than Prime Minister Gloucestershire hired Jo Walker as their chief executive. She will earn £189,000 each year. This is more than the Prime Minister’s pay. The council voted for…
A38 upgrades aim to reduce traffic, improve safety, and boost local economy between M5 and Colliters Way. Somerset A38: Major Road Upgrades Planned to Combat Congestion Somerset Council wants to improve the A38 road. It’s working with North Somerset Council. They hope to get government money for it. The A38 goes from M5 Junction 22…
Jo Walker, former director, will be the new Chief Executive for Gloucestershire County Council replacing Pete Bungard in May. Jo Walker Returns to Gloucestershire as New County Council Chief Gloucestershire has a new top boss. Jo Walker got the job after interviews last week. She will be the chief executive. Jo currently leads North Somerset…
Jo Walker departs North Somerset Council, becoming chief executive of Gloucestershire County Council after six years. North Somerset Council Chief Executive Jo Walker Announces Her Departure Jo Walker will leave North Somerset Council and become chief executive of Gloucestershire County Council. She worked six years as chief executive, and her last day is May 19.…
The South West will cover a £30 million cost increase for the Portishead Line reopening after government funding uncertainty. South West Faces Multimillion Bill Due to Railway Line Delays The Portishead Line experienced a £30 million cost increase, which the West will cover. The government has now approved the railway reopening, a decision that had…