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West of England to establish first Mayoral Development Zone
Plans to create the West of England’s first Mayoral Development Zone (MDZ) have received backing from both the Chancellor and the Housing Secretary...
Dan Benn Tue, 05/26/2026 - 10:28Funding boost expanding Youth Guarantee Trailblazer across the West of England
More than 1,000 additional young people across the West of England will gain access to tailored employment and skills support, following a £2 million...
Dan Benn Thu, 05/21/2026 - 10:24West of England unveils £17bn growth investment proposal
The West of England is setting out an ambitious £17 billion investment proposition today as regional leaders head to the UK’s flagship real estate and...
Dan Benn Tue, 05/19/2026 - 09:56Consultation supports North Somerset joining combined authority
An eight‑week public consultation on whether North Somerset Council should join the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority has found that people...
Dan Benn Thu, 04/16/2026 - 09:53Residents shaping the future of local bus services in the West of England
People across the West of England are being invited to help shape the future of local bus services as the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority l...
Dan Benn Tue, 03/31/2026 - 10:33West of England approves investment to boost youth training and employment
The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority has approved almost £7.1 million to expand the region’s Youth Guarantee Trailblazer, ensuring more...
Dan Benn Mon, 02/16/2026 - 10:15Leaders back ambitious new transport vision for the West of England
Government, transport and business leaders have welcomed a bold new Transport Vision for the West of England, published today by the Mayor and council...
Dan Benn Fri, 02/13/2026 - 10:44National AI Data Facility to be developed in West of England
A multimillion-pound National AI Data Facility is set to be developed in the West of England as part of the Government’s AI for Science Strategy.
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Dan Benn Tue, 11/25/2025 - 10:34New Deputy Mayor announced for West of England
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Newly elected Mayor for the West of England, Helen Godwin, has confirmed the appointment of her first Deputy Mayor, selecting Councillor Kevin Guy...
Dan Benn Thu, 05/29/2025 - 09:40
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In partnership with our community of public sector leaders responsible for procurement and strategy across local authorities and the wider public sector, we’ve devised a collaborative calendar of conferences and events for leaders of industry to listen, learn and collaborate through engaging and immersive conversation.
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Webinar - EV charging maintenance and future-proofing: delivering for current and future demand 2025
The panel of experts and local authorities discuss everything you need to know about the EV charging infrastructure process after rollout: maintenance, operations, availability and uptime, and futureproofing and learn more about making sure the EV charge points in your local authority are serving the community to the highest standards.
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Digitalisation of the Public Sector 2025
The UK tech sector is projected to grow by £41.5 billion by 2025, creating 678,000 jobs. Councils spend £1-2 billion on IT annually, much of it on outdated systems. How can these funds drive real transformation and ensure staff are equipped for new tech?
