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
Huge £3.5m Investment in Walking, Cycling, and Wheeling Projects Across the West of England Tuesday, July 15, 2025 investment cycling walking wheeling infrastructure active-travel westofengland transport sustainability community The West of England is set to boost its commitment to sustainable, active travel with an additional £3.5 million investment in walking, cycling, and wheeling projects. This significant funding will support a range of … Read More
Massive Bath Quays Makeover Unveiled with Ambitious Regeneration Plans Monday, July 14, 2025 regeneration bath infrastructure cycling transport housing jobs sustainability urbanplanning westofengland A transformative £4.7 million investment has been announced for Bath Quays, one of the city’s most dynamic regeneration projects. Upgrades focused on walking and cycling infrastructure will kick off in September, ushering in … Read More
Bristol Airport Transport Link Could Unlock New Homes and Boost Connectivity Tuesday, July 1, 2025 bristol airport transport masstransit housing infrastructure southbristol westofengland lightrail expansion West of England Metro Mayor Helen Godwin has revealed that establishing a mass transit link between Bristol city and Bristol Airport is not only feasible but also has the potential to open up significant housing and economic … Read More
Portishead Railway Funding Uncertain After Spending Review Omission Wednesday, June 11, 2025 portishead railway funding spendingreview transport government bristol infrastructure westofengland metro Rachel Reeves’s recent spending review concluded without any commitment to funding the Portishead Railway, leaving the project’s future in limbo. During her announcement in the House of Commons, the Chancellor highlighted … Read More