
Looking back on achievements
It is incredible to reflect just how much has happened in the West of England (and indeed the world), since I begun my term as the first Regional Mayor back in 2017. I am [...]
Business Growth Grants
As we approach the anniversary of the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and first lockdown, it is incredible to reflect just how much has changed. The success of the vaccination programme, along with the [...]
Great Western Freeport
On Friday 5 February, the Combined Authority submitted a bid to Government to host a Great Western Freeport. This exciting bid was developed alongside public and private sector partners, with the support of our [...]
E-scooter trials expansion
Having been launched in October just before the second national lockdown was announced, the West of England’s e-scooter trial can hardly be said to have begun in a favourable environment. However, despite all these [...]
Transport investment to kick-off 2021
2021 has begun with a lot of focus on the regrettable second-wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the hope that the rapid vaccine roll-out brings, particularly for residents in the West of England who [...]
Looking back at 2020
Everybody on the planet will agree that 2020 turned out entirely differently to how they expected. As I look back on the last 12 months from the end of the year, it is remarkable [...]