A major shake-up in how North Somerset is governed could be on the cards yet again, as authority leaders have agreed to talk about possible council mergers. Council leaders and chief executives have started discussing local government structures again – 22 years after Avon County Council split into four authorities,…
Read MoreStarting a new job can be both exciting and daunting at the same time. You meet new colleagues and learn new skills, but many of us struggle at first with the detailed ins and outs of a new role. So spare a thought for the two new Cabinet Ministers, Jeremy…
Read MoreHealth services in Weston and the villages are in line for a share of a £40.3million NHS modernisation fund, as a first step towards a ‘tech transformation’ promised by new Health Secretary, Matt Hancock. Weston’s MP, John Penrose has welcomed the funding, saying: “Last month’s announcement giving the NHS a big…
Read MoreNo one is happy with our railways; not passengers, not unions, staff or rail firms. ‘Open access rail’ puts passengers in charge & forces companies to up their game
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