WECA Violated Internal Rules Hiring Former Bristol City Council Staff as Consultants Saturday, July 19, 2025 weca procurement consultancy bristol governance publicsector compliance scandal politics accountability The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) has admitted breaching its own procurement rules while engaging two consultants formerly affiliated with Bristol City Council. This revelation came from WECA’s chief executive, … Read More
WECA Breaches Own Rules in Hiring Former Bristol City Council Staff as Consultants Saturday, July 19, 2025 weca bristol procurement consultants kevinslocombe nickibeardmore governance bestvalue metromayor publicsector The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) admitted to breaching its own procurement rules in engaging two consultants with prior ties to Bristol City Council, according to WECA’s chief executive Stephen Peacock. Speaking … Read More
New West of England Mayor Ends Dan Norris' Ministerial-Style 'Red Box' Communication System Wednesday, July 16, 2025 westofengland metromayor redbox governance communication dannorris helengodwin localgovernment collaboration solace The West of England’s metro mayoral office has moved away from a ministerial-style communication approach known as the “red box” system, implemented by former mayor Dan Norris. The system, traditionally used by UK government … Read More
Glastonbury Regeneration Project Halted Amid Financial Concerns Friday, May 16, 2025 glastonbury regeneration audit funding somersetcouncil redbrickbuilding lifefactory infrastructure governance accountability Funding for the Glastonbury regeneration project, specifically the redevelopment of The Red Brick Building, has been suspended indefinitely following an independent audit that uncovered serious financial irregularities. … Read More