Your say / Politics‘Councillors walking out of the council chamber is childish, petulant and pathetic’Former lord mayor Steve Smith says the council chamber "is a bit of a sacred space for democracy"Read more
News / WECA Mayoral Elections 2025Four of six mayoral candidates pledge action for natureThey've pledged actions from rewilding, river protection to investment in green jobsRead more
News / PoliticsTory mayoral candidate promises referendum on liveable neighbourhoodSteve Smith has ensured he is on the side of the motorist in the run-up to the election on May 1Read more
Your say / Politics‘More homes, ambitious regeneration and better transport can make a meaningful difference’Conservative candidate for WECA mayor Steve Smith outlines his ambitions Read more
Your say / Politics‘Greens and Reform have more in common than you think’The mayoral race is wide open, with Reform candidate Arron Banks looking to exploit controversyRead more
News / PoliticsSix of the best line up to be new metro mayorThe candidates are now officially confirmed for the election on May 1 Read more
News / PoliticsFrom EBLN lessons to reducing car dependency – WECA mayoral hustingsBristol will vote for a new regional mayor on May 1Read more
News / PoliticsArron Banks to donate salary to charity and claim no expenses if elected as metro mayorThe Reform UK candidate took a swipe at the soon-to-be former WECA mayorRead more