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
Metro Mayor Assures £750m Transport Fund Will Benefit Entire West of England Region Thursday, July 17, 2025 transport funding bristol westofengland bath metromayor publictransport infrastructure activetravel masstransit sport West of England Metro Mayor Helen Godwin has assured residents that the recently announced £752 million transport funding will serve the entire region, not just Bristol. The substantial investment, revealed last month as part … 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
Future of Long-Lost Portishead Railway Revival Hangs in the Balance Ahead of Key Announcement Tuesday, June 10, 2025 portishead railway reopening transport funding bristol spendingreview infrastructure politics metromayor The fate of the Portishead Railway revival is set to be decided by Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spending review this Wednesday. This crucial funding announcement will determine whether the long-anticipated project moves forward. … Read More