A meeting of the West of England’s political leaders on Friday was heavily guarded after protestors pursued Mayor Helen Godwin through her offices earlier in the week. On Monday, March 23, Mayor Godwin was chased by activists …
North Somerset faces the possibility of being governed by the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) mayor it did not vote for, as the council moves towards joining WECA. Although North Somerset initially declined to join …
North Somerset could soon become part of the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) and find itself governed by a mayor its residents did not vote for. Although the council initially declined to join WECA when it was …
North Somerset residents could find themselves governed by a West of England Mayor they did not vote for if their council joins the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) before the next mayoral election in 2029. When WECA …
The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) allocated nearly half a million pounds to exit packages and settlements for senior staff in Dan Norris’ final year as mayor. According to the 2024/25 interim annual report by …
Helen Godwin marks 100 days as the West of England Metro Mayor with a clear ambition: “I want to get elected again in four years' time.” After narrowly winning the May election by a three percent margin against Reform UK’s …
Helen Godwin, now 100 days into her tenure as West of England Combined Authority (WECA) Metro Mayor, is focused on proving the value of Labour leadership in the region. Having narrowly won the mayoral race against Reform UK’s …
Helen Godwin, the West of England Metro Mayor, has recently clarified her stance on the contentious proposal to expand Bristol Airport, a move that could significantly influence the airport’s future. The expansion plans aim …
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 …