North Somerset Poised to Vote on Joining West of England Combined Authority Amid Government Pressure Wednesday, May 6, 2026 northsomerset weca combinedauthority localgovernment regionalpolitics avon publicconsultation democraticrepresentation transportplanning governmentfunding sport Next week, North Somerset councillors will cast their decisive vote on whether the area should join the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), a mayor-led regional body that currently includes Bristol, South … Read More
'Missing piece of jigsaw' moves closer as public backs North Somerset joining WECA Wednesday, April 15, 2026 northsomerset weca devolution consultation localgovernment funding combinedauthority regionalpolitics democracy investment A recent public consultation reveals strong support for North Somerset joining the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). Out of 1,273 respondents over an eight-week period, 56.7% favored the council becoming part of the … Read More
Will 2026 Mark the Return of the County of Avon? Sunday, January 11, 2026 avon devolution localgovernment westofengland combinedauthority northsomerset unitaryauthority bristol mayoralelection regionalpolitics The West of England is once again facing a familiar debate—the possible revival of the County of Avon, a regional authority created in 1974 and abolished just 22 years later due to unpopularity and local opposition. Avon was … Read More