‘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
Leaflet Error in Somerset Village Prompts Lib Dem Apology Wednesday, April 8, 2026 somerset saltford libdems elections byelection council leaflets politics apology candidate In a surprising mix-up, the Liberal Democrats in a Somerset village mistakenly identified Hossein Pirooz, a narrowly defeated candidate, as a sitting councillor on recently distributed leaflets. Pirooz lost the Saltford … Read More
Bath’s Shifting Political Landscape: Could a Green or Reform MP Win in 2029? Monday, April 6, 2026 bath politics greenparty reform liberaldemocrats election progressives voting ukpolitics generalelection For decades, many believed a vote for a third party was a wasted vote. Today, that assumption feels outdated. The traditional two-party dominance, represented by Labour and Conservatives, is no longer a given. The political … Read More
Bath’s Political Landscape Shifts: Green or Reform MP Could Emerge in Next General Election Monday, April 6, 2026 bath politics election liberaldemocrats greenparty reformparty thirdparties voting parliament ukpolitics For decades, many believed that voting for a third-party candidate was a wasted effort. That notion, however, feels outdated in today’s political climate. By 2026, the idea of “third parties” seems to be dissolving … Read More
Bath’s Political Landscape Shifts: Could a Green or Reform MP Win in 2029? Monday, April 6, 2026 bath politics elections reformparty greenparty liberaldemocrats votesplit incumbent generalelection progressive For years, many believed that voting for a third party was essentially a wasted vote. But that notion no longer holds true. As we approach the 2026 political climate, the idea of “third parties” seems outdated: Labour and the … Read More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