Green Party Leads Tight West of England Metro Mayor Race, YouGov Poll Suggests Friday, April 25, 2025 green party labour yougov west of england metro mayor election poll bristol bath north east somerset south gloucestershire The latest YouGov poll has revealed that the Green Party is leading the tight race for the next West of England Metro Mayor. This initial insight into the upcoming election on May 1 presents a competitive landscape, with no … Read More
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
Uncertainty Surrounds Future of Vital Care Service for Families Thursday, April 17, 2025 bath north east somerset care respite families closure council continuity support services The future of Newton House, a crucial respite care service for families with young adults having the most complex care needs in Bath and North East Somerset, is in question as its looming closure has left parents worried … Read More
MP Dan Norris' Arrest Impacts North East Somerset and Hanham Constituents Tuesday, April 8, 2025 mp arrest constituents north east somerset hanham rape child sex offences representation suspension independent constituency office parliamentary regulations sanctions metro mayor combined authority trauma support mayoral election voter registration investigation The arrest of MP Dan Norris on April 4 on suspicion of rape and child sex offences has posed a significant challenge for constituents in North East Somerset and Hanham. The local MP faces allegations including sexual offences … Read More
Somerset House Prices: Keeping Up with National Average Sunday, January 12, 2025 somerset house prices increase national average bath north east somerset north somerset shetland islands london manchester The Land Registry’s latest figures show that the average house price in the Somerset Council area has increased by 0.8% over the last year, reaching £294,078. This is well below the UK average increase of 3.4%, where prices … Read More
Proposed Developments in Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset Sunday, March 17, 2024 bath north east somerset north somerset planning applications solar panels village hall residential development hmo community council infrastructure In Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset, various planning applications have recently been submitted for consideration. Notable proposals include a village’s plan to install solar panels on its village hall, a … Read More