If it happens, the new mayor would decide on routes, fares and timetables. But there are warnings that it could mean an ...

The next mayor’s leadership will be key to ensuring that housing in the West of England can meet the needs of the people who ...

Candidates for the role of the new West of England mayor took part in an election debate in the BBC studios The six ...

On 1 May, people will go to the polling stations to select the new mayor of the West of England Combined Authority (Weca). Since 2017, two people have held the post: Conservative Tim Bowles and Labour ...

The MP and outgoing West of England Mayor has been arrested on suspicion of sexual offences against a girl and rape. | ITV ...

He said in the nine local, national and EU elections from 2010 to 2024, five different parties topped the polls – the ...

West of England Combined Authority Mayor Dan Norris has been released on conditional bail following his arrest on suspicion of rape and child sex ...

Businessman Arron Banks, who founded the Leave.EU campaign with current Reform MP Richard Tice, was previously one of the ...

WECA have today (April 9) reassured the public that it maintains "effective decision making" after the arrest. It added that ...

Metro mayor candidate Steve Smith - a former Bristol city councillor - says he will halt new funding for liveable ...

The six West of England Combined Authority mayoral candidates (from left): Arron Banks, Steve Smith, Helen Godwin, Mary Page, Oli Henman and Ian Scott [West of England Combined Authority] ...

Partly funded by Weca, it now runs more services on the most popular routes. But a shortage of council funding led to many subsidised services being cut. Jon Craig Photos Under a franchised system ...