North Somerset residents could find themselves governed by a West of England Mayor they did not vote for if their council joins the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) before the next mayoral election in 2029. When WECA …
North Somerset Council is reconsidering the introduction of a tourist tax in popular towns like Weston-super-Mare following a recent announcement from the government. Local Government Secretary Steve Reed outlined that mayors …
Bath is moving closer to introducing a tourist tax after a significant government announcement that grants new powers to local authorities. Known for its stunning Georgian architecture, historic Roman Baths, and status as a …
North Somerset Council is poised to consider spending almost £300,000 to join the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), a regional partnership that includes Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, and South …
North Somerset Council is considering a significant financial commitment—nearly £300,000—to join the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), which includes Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. …
Helen Godwin, now 100 days into her tenure as West of England Combined Authority (WECA) Metro Mayor, is focused on proving the value of Labour leadership in the region. Having narrowly won the mayoral race against Reform UK’s …
The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) admitted to breaching its own procurement rules in engaging two consultants with prior ties to Bristol City Council, according to WECA’s chief executive Stephen Peacock. Speaking …
West of England Metro Mayor Helen Godwin has assured residents that the recently announced £752 million transport funding will serve the entire region, not just Bristol. The substantial investment, revealed last month as part …
The West of England’s metro mayoral office has moved away from a ministerial-style communication approach known as the “red box” system, implemented by former mayor Dan Norris. The system, traditionally used by UK government …
The fate of the Portishead Railway revival is set to be decided by Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spending review this Wednesday. This crucial funding announcement will determine whether the long-anticipated project moves forward. …