Updated 24/05/2013: The Local Government Employers have made a final offer on your pay for 2013-14. We will be asking all members for their view and this is your chance to have your say. Make sure your voice is heard.

This week, Southwest One and UNISON launched an exciting new workplace learning and development initiative.

While UNISON Somerset County Branch recognises the proposed merger of trading standards for Somerset and Devon as a means of preserving the vital Trading Standards service in the face of deep cuts to local government budgets there are questions that need to be answered on what consultation has taken place to support the new arrangements.