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WECA's running a consultation on their "Better Buses Plan", which involves a series of anodyne statements about how things should be better. However, the survey has lots of good questions about how to order particular priorities, and plenty of space to complain about your local route, FirstBus […]

Wouldn't it be something if #metrobus in #westofengland actually timed their stops at key interchanges to take account of other onward connections? It's next to impossible to get a bus from #Parkway via #UWE then onto #Fishponds without tons of waiting around. @mayorhelengodwin.bsky.social

We'll be at Bristol City Hall on Monday 23 March to learn how we can best support private renters in light of the upcoming #RentersRightsAct.

If you're working with renters or landlords in the #WestofEngland, we'd love to see you there!

Sign up here 👉 https://bit.ly/4aH7rXy

Earlier this month, policymakers and regional leaders visited the Bristol & Bath Science Park for the West of England Research, Development and Innovation Showcase, which highlighted the region's R&D strengths.

🔗 www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

#WestOfEngland #R&D #Innovation #EconomicGrowth

West of England unveils new transport vision The Mayor of the West of England and council leaders have unveiled a new vision for the future of transport in the region. A transport network that people across the West can trust will need an int...

West of England unveils bold new transport vision: integrated buses, rail, mass transit and active travel, backed by £752m. Leaders aim to cut congestion, boost growthand start building mass transit within five years. #Transport #WestOfEngland highways-news.com/west-of-engl...

In Pictures: 'Sun sculpture' and 'royalty on wheels' A roundup of photographs from around the region this week.

In Pictures: 'Sun sculpture' and 'royalty on wheels'

#England #WestOfEngland #InPictures #photography #Photos #BBC

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Highlights of station entries/exits from the #Bristol #WestOfEngland area:

Lawrence Hill with 339,856, 18% over its previous record high.

Clifton Down sets a new record at 817,690, solidly above Filton Abbey Wood (693,586 and well down from 2010s highs above 1,000,000).

Broadmead Baptist Church, Bristol (UK)

#BrutalistArchitecture #Brutalism #Brutalist #Architecture #Brutal #Modernism #Modernist #Bristol #UK #BroadmeadBaptistChurch #Church #WestOfEngland #Avon

Rupert Street Car Park, Bristol (UK)

#BrutalistArchitecture #Brutalism #Brutalist #Architecture #Brutal #Modernism #Modernist #Bristol #UK #RupertStreet #CarPark #WestOfEngland #Avon

🚆 Hey! #WestofEngland – did you get a chance to fill in the rail survey yet?

We're working to make train travel better, easier, and more accessible for everyone – but we need your input!

📝 It only takes a few minutes: www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/t...

⏰ Survey closes Mon 20th Oct

🚏 Metrobus passengers - we need your views on iPoints!

Tell us what you think!
They currently provide tickets, live times & journey planning.

Whether you use them often or not, your feedback matters. Survey open until 7 Nov 2025.
#WestofEngland #metrobus

Take part here 👉 ow.ly/a3oP50X3s4M

West of England Rural Network (WERN) WERN exists for the benefit of rural communities across the West of England region spanning Bath & North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

The link to find out more about the West of England Rural Network is here 👇

www.wern.org.uk

#Rural #Jobs #WestofEngland

120K views · 3.9K reactions | The Damned have a day off in Essen so I took the S9 train down to Wuppertal to reacquaint myself with the towns fabulous suspension railway. Yes, it's beautifully retro b... The Damned have a day off in Essen so I took the S9 train down to Wuppertal to reacquaint myself with the towns fabulous suspension railway. Yes, it's beautifully retro but also such a great idea...

@mayorhelengodwin.bsky.social did someone suggest the #WestofEngland created a suspended shuttle to #BristolAirport?
Here's something the people of #Wuppertal have been able to enjoy for some time.
Where there's the will...
www.facebook.com/sensiblecapt...

Karun Nair takes a new direction with a fresh start at Burbage & Eaton

Seeking an alternative, Nair joins a second division team in the West of England Premier League to focus on his game and enjoy cricket again.

#KarunNair #BurbageEaton #WestOfEngland

Free bus travel for under 16s? Sounds right up everyone's street! #WestOfEngland #Buses

Pool scheme deficit ‘nowhere near’ worst projections, says Bowsher THE deficit on the International Group pool scheme last year is set to swerve the worst projections forecast by some brokers, according to the chief executive of the West of England P&I Club. While th...

Pool scheme deficit ‘nowhere near’ worst projections, says Bowsher

West of England chief executive expects to see combined ratios at some rivals considerably above 100% mark

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#Insurance #Marine #Sustainability #WestOfEngland #StealthGas #StandardPoors #Gard #SwedishClub

#LocalHistory
#CommunityArchives
#PublicHistory
#BurnhamOnSea
#Highbridge
#NorthSedgemoor
#Sedgemoor
#SomersetHistory
#VisitSomerset
#SomersetHeritage
#WestOfEngland
#SouthWestHistory

Please do as Manchester and others have done and place our public transport under local control. If you're not prepared to do that, you're not going to succeed as Mayor for the #WestofEngland

🌹 Helen Godwin has held the West of England mayoralty for Labour in a closely fought campaign.

Results breakdown here:

#LocalElections2025 #westofengland

labourlist.org/2025/05/west...

Out in sunny Bristol today campaigning for the fantastic Helen Godwin to be our next West of England Mayor 🌞🗳️

Polling stations are open until 10pm – don’t forget your photo ID!

Let’s get Helen elected! #VoteHelenGodwin #WestOfEngland #Bristol @helengt.bsky.social

Reform metro mayor candidate 'will appoint deputy to do the job' if he wins Arron Banks has admitted he can't work out what the job is

What’s the point in voting for him then?
Why doesn’t his ‘deputy’ stand instead?
#ReformUK Ltd. really are a bunch of idiots!
#WestofEngland #AaronBanks
#Bristol #Bath #Gloucestershire #Somerset #LocalElections
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...

The time is almost here.

#VoteGreen on 1st May for Mary Page to be Mayor of #WestOfEngland for #RealHopeRealChange 💚

With Mary Page elected, this would be The Green Party's first ever Mayor! 💚

Green's can win! Every vote counts!
#VoteGreen on 1st May for #RealHopeRealChange, and join us today at join.greenparty.org.uk 💚

@bristolgreenparty.bsky.social
@wedeservebetteruk.bsky.social

#Mary4Mayor #WestOfEngland

Last week, we launched our campaign urging the next West of England Metro Mayor to put nature recovery at the heart of their plans. 🌿💚

But why does this election matter for nature? 🗳️🌿

Add your voice to our petition 👉 avonneedstrees.org.uk/weca-mayoral...

#WestOfEngland #NatureIsLush

Congrats to RTS West 2025 Nominees - Audio Uproar Audio Uproar celebrates contributions to RTS West Awards 2025 nominees, including Rivals, Boarders, Asia, and more. Discover our work behind the sound.

We're so pleased to have contributed the audio post-production for a number of this year’s RTS West Awards nominees 🙌 🏆

#RTSWest #RTSAwards #ADR #AudioPostProduction #FilmAndTV #Bristol #WestofEngland

Today, we published an open letter to Metro Mayor candidates, urging them to put nature & climate at the heart of their agenda. 💚

We want strong leadership for nature recovery and a future of green growth! 🌱

#VoteForNature #WestOfEngland

West of England SLC Delivers Change with Sirona Care & Social - Sight Loss Council West of England SLC delivers change with Sirona Health & Social by leading the charge for accessible healthcare through Vision Impairment (VI) Awareness training for healthcare professionals and administrative staff across Sirona Healthcare.

#WestofEngland SLC is transforming healthcare with Sirona Health & Social! 🌟 Hundreds of Sirona staff have undergone vision awareness sessions, leading to lasting changes in support for #blind and #PartiallySighted people. 💪 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bTFH0C #MakeHealthAccessible #VisionForChange

Looking forward to the RTS West Of England Sunday 27th April @bristololdvic1766
Our team is delighted to be nominated across Grading and Sound.
#RTSWoW
#bristol #awards @filmsat59 #postproduction #WestofEngland
@bbcstudios @plimsollproductions #grade #colourist #dubbing #sounddesign

RTS West of England Awards 2025 - nominations announced The Royal Television Society West of England today announces the shortlist of nominations for its annual awards, supported by new headline sponsor: FOR THE FULL LIST OF NOMINATIONS AND JUDGES PLEASE F...

Thrilled to be recognised in this years RTS WoE awards with nominations across Sound and Vision. With so many amazing productions included in the list 2025 proves to be a great year for this awards ceremony #RTSWoW #Bristol #awards #filmsat59 #postproduction #westofengland
rts.org.uk/article/rts-...

P&I clubs only got two thirds of headline rate hikes, brokers contend P&I clubs only achieved about two-thirds of their headline premium increases as the renewal round closed last week, according to a prominent marine broker. Lockton PL Ferrari’s Pippa Atkins said her a...

P&I clubs only got two thirds of headline rate hikes, brokers contend

telegra.ph/PI-clubs-onl...

#Britannia #AmericanClub #JapanClub #UK #London #NorthStandard #Skuld #Steamship #SwedishClub #WestOfEngland #Gard #ShipownersClub #SeeLess #Baltimore #Insurance