West of England

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West of England

[edgbaston]

I reckon about 5 million English people live west of the western most point of the ‘West of England’ authority.

[carolus]

Still some chance this expands to include North Somerset in time for the election. If it happens, would that be the first example of the expansion of the area covered by an existing elected mayor?

I think the last news on this was in September. www.bristol247.com/news-and-features/news/north-somerset-interested-in-joining-weca/

[timrollpickering]

Nov 8, 2024 23:05:07 GMT edgbaston said:

I reckon about 5 million English people live west of the western most point of the ‘West of England’ authority.

Where does the name of the CA come from? Is it from the university?

[r34t]

Nov 9, 2024 0:10:22 GMT carolus said:

Still some chance this expands to include North Somerset in time for the election. If it happens, would that be the first example of the expansion of the area covered by an existing elected mayor?

I think the last news on this was in September. www.bristol247.com/news-and-features/news/north-somerset-interested-in-joining-weca/

I understand not. Also, will stay as FPTP.

Also, 3 senior staff were sacked last week, an email at 5.30pm on a friday, so not a happy ship at all .....

[swanarcadian]

[November_Rain]

North Somerset won't be joining in time for the 2025 election. Furthermore, they're in deep financial trouble so I imagine WECA is the last thing on their mind at the moment.