[1][2] It broadly resembles Avon, but excludes North Somerset because that council opposed joining the combined authority, although they collaborate on some projects.
[3][4] In October 2020, there were discussions around North Somerset joining the WECA in time for the May 2021 election,[5][6] but councillors in Bristol voted down this proposal in early 2021.
[8] Under a devolution deal agreed in 2017, they have powers over a £30 million annual allocation from the government, to fund transport management, strategic planning of land and housing and adult education.
[12] After a meeting on the 9th of November Conservative members selected Steve Smith a former Lord Mayor and Bristol City Councillor.
[17] On 21 January 2025, the Liberal Democrats elected Bath and North East Somerset councillor, Oli Henman as the party candidate for the West England Combined Authority Mayor.