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
French Village's Road Sign Turns Up in Somerset Sparking Amused Response Wednesday, April 22, 2026 sallespisse somerset roadsigns pranksters mayor france england tourism signtheft safety The mayor of Sallespisse, a quaint French village, has issued a polite request to pranksters after one of its road signs mysteriously resurfaced in Somerset, England. The sign, missing for six months, was found last week … Read More
'Missing Piece of the Jigsaw' Moves Closer as Public Backs North Somerset Joining WECA Wednesday, April 15, 2026 weca northsomerset devolution consultation localgovernment funding collaboration governance mayor investment A recent public consultation shows that the majority of respondents support North Somerset joining the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). Out of 1,273 people who took part in the eight-week survey, 56.7% backed 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
West of England politicians increase security after mayor chased into lift by protester Wednesday, April 1, 2026 security protest mayor westofengland acorn activism safety politics intimidation weca A heightened security presence safeguarded the West of England Combined Authority’s political leaders’ meeting on Friday after Mayor Helen Godwin was chased and cornered by a protester earlier in the week. On Monday, March … Read More