'Missing Piece of the Jigsaw' Moves Closer as Public Backs North Somerset Joining WECA Wednesday, April 15, 2026 weca northsomerset devolution consultation localgovernment funding collaboration governance mayor investment A recent public consultation shows that the majority of respondents support North Somerset joining the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). Out of 1,273 people who took part in the eight-week survey, 56.7% backed the … Read More
‘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
'Democratic Principle' at Risk as North Somerset Considers Joining WECA, Warns Councillor Tuesday, April 14, 2026 democracy northsomerset weca mayor localgovernment funding publicconsultation regionalism governance elections A local councillor has raised concerns that the “democratic principle” could be undermined if North Somerset joins the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) under a mayor the area did not elect. North Somerset Council is … Read More
We live in Somerset’s forgotten valley – bus cuts are disrupting our lives Tuesday, April 7, 2026 somerset buses transport rural somersetvalley buscuts weca firstbus publictransport community sport Residents of the rural villages in North East Somerset’s so-called “forgotten valley” are facing significant challenges as bus service cuts increasingly disrupt their daily lives. Over recent years, many villages in the heart … Read More
We Live in Somerset's Forgotten Valley: Bus Cuts Are Disrupting Our Lives Tuesday, April 7, 2026 somerset buses rural transport cuts community weca publictransport accessibility villages sport Villagers in the rural heart of North East Somerset’s so-called “forgotten valley” are facing serious disruption after significant cuts to their bus services. Over recent years, most scheduled bus routes through this area … 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