Councils Unite for Devolution with Ambitious Cross-Region Initiatives Wednesday, July 16, 2025 devolution wessex infrastructure councils transport innovation environment growth partnership defence The councils of Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) have unveiled a series of ambitious cross-regional projects as they intensify their push for a devolution deal. Together, these … Read More
Council Leaders Renew Efforts to Advance Devolution Plans in Wessex Tuesday, July 1, 2025 devolution wessex councils government mayoral infrastructure investment collaboration regionalgrowth combinedauthorities Council leaders from Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are actively lobbying the government to reinvigorate their devolution plans. After last year’s application to become a new strategic … Read More
Mystery as West Country Towns Wake Up to Road Signs Swapped Miles from Home Saturday, May 24, 2025 pranks signage somerset wiltshire dorset vandalism councils road mystery mischief Residents of Midsomer Norton were left puzzled when a road sign welcoming them to their town was mysteriously replaced with one declaring they were now in Frome—an entirely different town located ten miles away. This odd … Read More
Your Complete Guide to the Local Elections on May 1 Wednesday, April 9, 2025 local elections may 1 guide conservative labour reform liberal democrats mayor councils As the local elections are fast approaching, Keir Starmer and the Labour party are gearing up for a significant electoral challenge. With over 1,600 seats at stake across 23 English councils, and six areas preparing to elect … Read More