Unanimous Support for Zero-Carbon New Town at Hicks Gate Between Bristol and Keynsham Thursday, June 11, 2026 hicksgate bristol keynsham zerocarbon newtown sustainability housing infrastructure weca transport Leaders from across the West of England have unanimously endorsed plans to develop a pioneering new town at Hicks Gate, situated between Bristol and Keynsham. This visionary project aims to create a vibrant, zero-carbon … Read More
Villagers Urge to Save Crucial Bus Link from Rural Chew Valley to Bristol Tuesday, June 9, 2026 chewvalley bristol busservice publictransport rural weca campaign lifeline transport community sport Villagers near Bristol have launched an urgent plea to keep the X91 bus service running, describing it as a lifeline that connects remote rural communities in the Chew Valley to the city. With plans to potentially discontinue … Read More
Villagers Urge Authorities to Save Crucial Bus Service Linking Rural Chew Valley to Bristol Tuesday, June 9, 2026 chewvalley bristol busservice publictransport ruralcommunities sustainability weca campaign chemotherapy petition sport Villagers around Bristol have made a heartfelt plea to keep the vital X91 bus service running, emphasizing its importance as the only public transport link connecting North East Somerset’s Chew Valley to the city. A petition, … Read More
North Somerset Set to Decide on Joining West of England Combined Authority Amid Government Pressure Wednesday, May 6, 2026 northsomerset weca combinedauthority localgovernment avon mayor consultation transport funding democracy Next week, North Somerset councillors will make a critical decision on whether the area should join the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). The final council vote on May 12 will determine if North Somerset becomes part … Read More
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