Overflowing Wednesday, April 9, 2025 somerset school capacity council expansion pupils transport bridgwater education oversubscribed Highbridge’s King Alfred School, serving as the primary secondary school for the area, is currently facing an oversubscription crisis. With the school unable to accommodate all its pupils, some students are being … Read More
Understanding the West of England Combined Authority: Election, Metro Mayor, and Recent Events Wednesday, April 9, 2025 west of england combined authority election metro mayor bristol south gloucestershire bath public funds transport housing legislation devolution candidates pre-election registration As the West of England Combined Authority gears up for an upcoming election and grapples with the news of Metro Mayor Dan Norris’ arrest, the organization has been thrust into the spotlight. Responsible for overseeing the … Read More
Sunday Bus Service Returns to Yeovil after More Than a Decade Wednesday, April 9, 2025 yeovil somerset bus service sunday mp public transport somerset council transport bristol somerset bus partnership Yeovil, Somerset, rejoices as it sees the reintroduction of a Sunday bus service after a gap of more than 10 years. The 376 bus route, connecting Yeovil with Bristol, was launched amid celebrations at Yeovil Bus Station on … Read More
Conservative Candidate Vows to Halt Funding for LTNs as WECA Mayor Monday, April 7, 2025 weca mayor funding ltns bristol bath transport investment conservative candidate election The Conservative candidate vying for the position of the new West of England Metro Mayor has made a promise to block new funding for liveable neighbourhoods in Bath and Bristol if he is elected. Steve Smith, a former Bristol … Read More
Conservative candidate vows to block funding for new LTNs if elected WECA Mayor Monday, April 7, 2025 steve smith funding ltns weca mayor bus lanes keynsham bypass bristol bath english devolution transport election candidates registration Steve Smith, the Conservative candidate for the West of England Metro Mayor, has pledged to put a stop to new funding for liveable neighborhoods in Bath and Bristol if he secures the position. As the election for the West of … Read More
Controversial Rule Forces Bus to Skip Somerset Villages Saturday, February 8, 2025 somerset villages bus rule controversy westlocal funding locals transport isolation A controversial rule is preventing a popular bus from picking up passengers in two Somerset villages it passes through, much to the frustration of locals. The 99 “Chew Valley Cat,” which started operating in September 2024, … Read More