Understanding the New Voting System for West of England Metro Mayor Election Tuesday, April 22, 2025 west england metro mayor election voting system bristol bath north east somerset south gloucestershire combined authority transport investment labour government english devolution supplementary vote first past the post general elections polls statistician election forecast elections act 2022 photo id voter authority certificate Residents of Bristol, Bath, North East Somerset, and South Gloucestershire are gearing up for the May 1 election to select the next West of England Metro Mayor. What sets this election apart is the introduction of a different … Read More
Revitalizing the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal Friday, April 18, 2025 somerset canal regeneration investment strategy waterways bridgwater taunton revitalization recreation A significant transformation is on the horizon for the historic Bridgwater and Taunton Canal in Somerset, as both government funding and a newly-adopted strategy are set to breathe new life into the waterway. Stretching over … Read More
£9.7 Million Revamp for Somerset Floodgate Extends Protection by 25 Years Tuesday, April 15, 2025 somerset floodgate refurbishment defense environment agency tidal river flood refurbishment infrastructure investment The vital Dunball Sluice has undergone a £9.7 million refurbishment to bolster its capability of protecting the Somerset Levels and Moors for an additional 25 years. This significant engineering feat was spearheaded by the … Read More
Plans for 3,000 New Neighbourhood Police Officers in Somerset and Beyond Tuesday, April 15, 2025 somerset police officers neighbourhood policing community investment government crime performance Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans for 3,000 new neighbourhood police officers to be deployed by the start of next year, with a significant investment of £200 million to bolster neighbourhood policing. The initiative will … Read More
New Interim Chairman Aims to Elevate Yeovil Town to League One Friday, April 11, 2025 yeovil town league one interim chairman stuart robins financial accounts national league investment rejuvenate supporter championship The interim chairman of Yeovil Town, Stuart Robins, envisions the club competing in League One and is determined to restore it to that status. Robins has taken charge following the resignation of previous chairman Martin … Read More
Conservative Candidate Vows to Halt Funding for LTNs as WECA Mayor Monday, April 7, 2025 weca mayor funding ltns bristol bath transport investment conservative candidate election The Conservative candidate vying for the position of the new West of England Metro Mayor has made a promise to block new funding for liveable neighbourhoods in Bath and Bristol if he is elected. Steve Smith, a former Bristol … Read More