‘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
Major Transport Vision for West of England Calls for Green Belt Development to Fund Improvements Sunday, February 15, 2026 transport bristol westofengland greenbelt publictransport buses development mobility regionalplanning rural sport A transformative transport vision for the West of England promises major changes not only for Bristol but for the wider North and North East Somerset region, stretching from Weston-super-Mare to Bath. Uniting the leadership … Read More