North Somerset Set to Decide on Joining West of England Combined Authority Amid Government Pressure Wednesday, May 6, 2026 northsomerset weca combinedauthority localgovernment avon mayor consultation transport funding democracy Next week, North Somerset councillors will make a critical decision on whether the area should join the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). The final council vote on May 12 will determine if North Somerset becomes part … Read More
'Missing piece of jigsaw' moves closer as public backs North Somerset joining WECA Wednesday, April 15, 2026 northsomerset weca devolution consultation localgovernment funding combinedauthority regionalpolitics democracy investment A recent public consultation reveals strong support for North Somerset joining the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). Out of 1,273 respondents over an eight-week period, 56.7% favored the council becoming part of the … Read More
‘Democratic principle’ at risk if North Somerset joins WECA, warns councillor Tuesday, April 14, 2026 democracy northsomerset weca mayor localgovernment governance publicconsultation funding regionalplanning politics A North Somerset councillor has raised concerns about the democratic integrity of the area joining the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), warning that residents may end up governed by a mayor they never elected. North … Read More
'Democratic Principle' at Risk as North Somerset Considers Joining WECA, Warns Councillor Tuesday, April 14, 2026 democracy northsomerset weca mayor localgovernment funding publicconsultation regionalism governance elections A local councillor has raised concerns that the “democratic principle” could be undermined if North Somerset joins the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) under a mayor the area did not elect. North Somerset Council is … Read More
Somerset Council Refuses Further Input on Controversial Local Election Boundary Review Wednesday, December 10, 2025 somerset council boundaries elections consultation lgbce governance localgovernment housing democracy Somerset Council has decided not to provide any further input on the ongoing review of the county’s local election boundaries. Describing the government-led consultation process as “laborious, brutal and challenging,” council … Read More
‘We Took the Right Approach,’ Says Cabinet Member in St Stephen’s Car Park Controversy Tuesday, October 14, 2025 ststephens trowbridge carpark freehold castleplace council cllrbelcher regeneration repairs democracy The Wiltshire cabinet member leading negotiations over the future of St Stephen’s multi-storey car park in Trowbridge has defended the council’s decision, stating they have taken “the right approach.” At … Read More