Plans to create a new Wessex mayoral authority have stalled after the government announced the bid would not be taken forward ...

THE Heart of Wessex devolution proposal that BCP Council and Dorset Council has not been included in the government’s ...

The government has said geography is partly to blame for the reason why it couldn’t accept the Wessex devolution deal.

The white paper appears to promote unitary authorities and metro-mayors, which is moving away from the more democratic system, writes Robert Craig.

Wiltshire Council’s leader Cllr Richard Clewer has described himself as “really, really frustrated” by the government’s ...

The four councils hoping to establish a Wessex mayoral strategic authority have said the area will miss out on funding after ...

Council leaders say it is "extremely disappointing" the government will not include their authorities in a devolution ...

Somerset Council has said it is “extremely disappointed” after having its bid to form a devolved Wessex group rejected by the government.

Heartfelt messages have been paid to 43 much-loved Somerset locals in the latest funeral and death notices this week.