North Somerset could soon become part of the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) and find itself governed by a mayor its residents did not vote for. Although the council initially declined to join WECA when it was …
Frome Town Council has expressed deep shock and sadness after a significant fire erupted at a block of flats on Edmund Park Estate, Marigold Road, on the evening of Wednesday, December 3. The blaze began around 7:50 pm in a …
North Somerset Council may reconsider introducing a tourist tax in popular destinations like Weston-super-Mare. Local government secretary Steve Reed announced on November 25 that mayors will soon have the authority to impose …
Wells City Council is proud to announce Philip Dickson as the new Town Crier for the historic City of Wells. Phil, recently retired from a distinguished career in the Coldstream Guards, where he served notably as Band …
The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) allocated nearly half a million pounds to exit packages and settlements for senior staff in Dan Norris’ final year as mayor. According to the 2024/25 interim annual report by …
The City of Bath celebrated a historic milestone with the appointment of its first mayor of Indian heritage in a distinguished ceremony held at Bath Abbey on Saturday, June 7. Dr. Bharat Pankhania was unanimously elected by …
Dr Bharat Pankhania is poised to make history as the first person of Indian heritage to serve as Mayor of Bath in the role’s 836-year history. The 798th Mayor of Bath will be formally elected in a ceremony at Bath Abbey …
Salisbury has officially welcomed its newest mayor, Councillor John Wells, who took office as the city’s 764th Right Worshipful Mayor on Saturday, May 10. The civic ceremony was a grand affair, attended by over 100 …
The picturesque city of Wells proudly welcomed its new Mayor, Louis Agabani, at a vibrant Mayor-making ceremony held at the town hall this past Saturday. Marking a historic moment, Agabani is the city’s first black and Muslim …
Helen Godwin, the newly elected Labour Mayor of the West of England, was sworn in on May 7 and has promptly appointed Kevin Guy, leader of the Liberal Democrats on Bath and North East Somerset Council, as her first deputy …
Labour’s Helen Godwin emerged as the new West of England Mayor, securing 51,197 votes, with Reform UK’s Arron Banks closely following with 45,252 votes. Despite the significant win for Godwin, the West of England’s …
Ahead of the upcoming West of England Metro Mayor election on May 1, six candidates are vying for your vote, each with a distinct vision for the region. The race is expected to be highly competitive, with candidates …
In the upcoming West of England mayoral election, the Green Party has emerged as the narrow favorite, according to the latest bookies’ odds. With the race neck and neck between the Greens and Labour, voters are gearing up to …
The candidates vying to be the next West of England Metro Mayor engaged in a lively debate over the implementation of a tourist tax and housing issues at a recent hustings event in Bath. With the election scheduled for May 1 …
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 …