Village Traffic Delays Persist Despite Adjusted Traffic Light Timings Thursday, February 5, 2026 banwell traffic congestion its bypass northsomerset roadworks delays construction trafficlights Residents of Banwell, a North Somerset village, continue to face significant traffic delays even after the company responsible for temporary traffic lights claimed no faults had occurred. Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS), … Read More
North Somerset Council’s Delay Highlights Logistics Challenges as It Moves to Join WECA Monday, February 2, 2026 northsomerset weca traffic combinedauthority localgovernment westofengland publictransport budget consultation infrastructure sport Traffic congestion prevented North Somerset Council from fully participating in a landmark meeting about joining the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). The meeting, held in Bristol and attended by WECA’s three current … Read More
North Somerset Council Delayed by Traffic Jam During Key WECA Membership Meeting Monday, February 2, 2026 northsomerset weca traffic combinedauthority localgovernment westofengland infrastructure politics publictransport funding sport North Somerset Council missed a crucial step in its potential membership of the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) due to an unexpected traffic disruption. Deputy leader Catherine Gibbons, scheduled to attend the … Read More
Three Major Benefits for North Somerset Residents Joining WECA Sunday, January 25, 2026 weca northsomerset combinedauthority funding investment mayoralelections governance transport housing devolution After nearly a decade, North Somerset is on the brink of joining the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), marking a significant change for the region. Following a council vote in September 2025, a public consultation is … Read More
Three Key Benefits of North Somerset Joining the West of England Combined Authority Sunday, January 25, 2026 northsomerset weca combinedauthority funding governance mayoralelection regionalgrowth publictransport housing investment sport After nearly a decade of remaining outside, North Somerset is poised to join the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) — but what will this mean for local residents? In September 2025, North Somerset Council voted in … Read More
North Somerset Set to Join West of England Combined Authority by Year-End Tuesday, January 20, 2026 northsomerset weca devolution localgovernment mayoral westofengland publicconsultation regionalgrowth governmentfunding transport North Somerset is poised to become a member of the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) by the end of 2026 or early 2027, signaling a significant shift in regional collaboration and governance. This move follows a … Read More