‘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
Local Village School Secures £150,000 to Expand Nursery Capacity by 50% Monday, April 13, 2026 nursery education funding locking weston-super-mare childcare govtgrant aldridge primaryschool expansion Locking Primary School, a village school near Weston-super-Mare, has been awarded £150,000 from the government to expand its nursery facilities. This crucial investment will increase the nursery’s capacity by 50%, benefiting … Read More
Local Village School Receives £150,000 to Expand Nursery Capacity by 50% Monday, April 13, 2026 nursery education investment childcare locking weston-super-mare government funding schools earlyyears Locking Primary School, located near Weston-super-Mare, has secured a £150,000 government grant to expand its nursery facilities. This funding will increase the nursery’s capacity by 50%, catering to children aged two to … Read More
Somerset Poised to Compete for £165m Transport Fund to Boost New Housing Sunday, April 12, 2026 somerset transport funding housing infrastructure m5 a303 development government nationalhighways Somerset stands to benefit from a newly launched £165 million government fund aimed at accelerating housing developments alongside key road networks in England. The Department for Transport (DfT) unveiled its third Road … Read More
Somerset Eyes Share of £165m Transport Fund to Boost Housing Development Sunday, April 12, 2026 somerset housing transport infrastructure m5 a303 development funding nationalhighways ris3 Somerset stands to gain from a £165 million government fund aimed at accelerating new housing developments situated near England’s key roads. Although the Department for Transport’s third road investment strategy (RIS3), … Read More