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The Heart of Wessex Combined Authority is a proposed combined authority in Wessex, England. Proposals have come about as a result of the English Devolution Bill. The region would have a directly elected mayor.

Background

In 2023, Dorset Council proposed to form a devolved authority named "Wessex" with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Somerset, North Somerset and Wiltshire councils.

Proposed makeup

Reception

Mid Dorset and North Poole MP Vikki Slade compared a proposed Wessex mayor to the Thomas Hardy character Jude the Obscure.

References

  1. "Councils confirm Heart of Wessex devolution bid despite concerns". BBC News. 2025-01-10. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
  2. "Council leaders welcome devolution plans to 'unlock greater powers and resources'". Dorset Echo. 2024-12-18. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
  3. "Mayor for Dorset would be on the table in new deal, government says". Bournemouth Echo. 2024-12-04. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
  4. "Dorset Council asked to support joint devolution talks". BBC News. 9 October 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  5. "Dorset Council devolution deal plan vague, councillors say". BBC News. 18 October 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  6. "Dorset Council leader confirms devolution partnership plan". BBC News. 16 December 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  7. "BCP Council decides on biggest shake up in 50 years". Bournemouth Echo. 2025-01-16. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
  8. "Wessex devolution 'not a merger' says Dorset Council leader". BBC News. 2024-10-14. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
  9. "Leaders welcome Devolution White Paper". www.somerset.gov.uk. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
  10. "Wessex mayor would be Jude the Obscure, MP says". BBC News. 2024-12-17. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
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