Thomas Bridge 09 June 2016

Council leaders accuses Government of 'lack of honesty' over devo deals

North Somerset Council leader Cllr Nigel Ashton has launched a blistering attack on the Government’s ‘lack of honesty’ over devolution.

Cllr Ashton said Government pressure on regions to accept elected metro mayors as part of devolution deals showed the process had ‘always been about central control’ and called on ministers not to ‘treat us all like idiots’.

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Banning urban pesticide use

RSPB and PAN are working on a letter from local councillors calling on the Government to introduce a national ban on urban pesticide use. Find out more below.
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