We have said goodbye to Lord Cameron of Dillington, Ewen has been the SSP Chair for the last six years. He has been a strong advocate for Somerset on many levels and worked hard on our behalf. We are grateful to him for his time, energy and enthusiasm.
The environment within which the partnership operates has changed significantly over the last year. The public sector in particular faces significant challenges notably major budget reductions and policy changes in health and education.
Against this background the Joint Board agreed unanimously to suspend the formal structure of
