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Summary
The West of England Combined Authority Committee supported the Mayor's intention to consent to a proposal to expand the West of England Combined Authority to include North Somerset Council. The committee delegated authority to the Director of Law and Governance to approve the wording of the final draft order for the expansion to be laid before parliament.
Full council record
Decision
The West of England Combined Authority Committee:
(1) Supported the Mayor’s intention to consent to the submission of a formal proposal to expand the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) to incorporate North Somerset Council, noting that under the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (the ‘Devolution Act’), this would be the final consent point for the expansion of an Authority;
(2) Delegated the authority to the Director of Law and Governance (Monitoring Officer) in consultation with the Unitary Monitoring Officers to approve the wording of the final draft order for the expansion of the MCA to be laid before parliament.
Related Meeting
Joint meeting - West of England Combined Authority Committee and West of England Joint Committee - Friday, 5 June 2026 - 1.00 pm on June 5, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 5 Jun 2026 |