Our region deserves a transport system we can all trust and be proud of.
Seeing what other regions have achieved shows what is possible in the West too, and I am determined to get the work done to deliver transport here that is reliable, safe and affordable.
This is a great piece of work. We have to be moving to a place where foodbanks and distribution centres of this type are no longer needed...but until we get there, this is an incredibly valuable and important hub that enables these charities to do amazing work.
Child poverty affects communities right across the West.
At The Tynings School, Cllr Christine Townsend and Cllr Ian Boulton highlighted how working together in our region through our Child Poverty Action Plan can help give our children the best start in life.
A graphic that reads: Bath Park & Ride is free after 5pm
Catch Bath's Park & Ride buses for free next week 🏛️
Kids went free on our buses all summer and over the Christmas holidays, and now everyone can on the 21, 31 and 41 services to Bath. Together, we're beginning to build a bus network that works 🚍
Latest from me on Substack (and it's free!): on EHCPS, rights, and why cutting them back would be the cruellest move maybeimamazed.substack.com/p/the-four-l...
From free bus travel for kids to our Growth Strategy for 72,000 new jobs, it's been a busy 2025 in the West.
We've got big plans for 2026 - stay tuned!
This is critical work.
Yes, I do read your comments (and yes, I can find Bristol on a map) 🎯🌍
A rogue kitchen fitter from South Gloucestershire who was jailed earlier this year has been ordered to repay over £103,000 to his victims.
Read more 👇
https://orlo.uk/Rogue_Kitchen_Fitter_cmxBC
South Gloucestershire Council is working closely and effectively with local people, groups and organisations to make a meaningful and positive impact on our environment, according to a report presented to Cabinet.
Read more 👇
https://orlo.uk/Climate_Nature_Emergency_Report_Plx17
Three new Resource Bases are planned for South Gloucestershire schools, to increase the number of places in mainstream schools for children with additional needs.
Read more👇
https://orlo.uk/Investment_New_SEND_Places_f0qOq
The new Primary and Secondary schools in Lyde Green have reached the ‘topping out’ phase, which was marked by a ceremony this month.
Read more 👇
https://orlo.uk/New_School_Lyde_Green_bTsHo
Brilliant project.
Nearly 400 poppies created by local schoolchildren have been ‘planted’ in Kingswood Park as an eye-catching floral tribute to those that have served and lost their lives in conflict.
They placed their poppies in a section of one of the flowerbeds as a special way to mark Remembrance Day.
Brilliant to see @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social leading the way, and great to see @mayorhelengodwin.bsky.social there to promote this work.
A Warmley man has been ordered to pay a total of £1,200 in fines and costs after South Gloucestershire Council prosecuted him following the discovery of a fridge freezer fly-tipped in a local car park.
Read more 👉 https://orlo.uk/Fly_Tipping_Av3nE
🎃 Pumpkins aren't just for Halloween! 🎃
It's squash season and there's a whole range of tasty recipes you can try with these versatile vegetables. Here, Danie from Cook Stars explains the many ways you can cook your pumpkin.
For more tips, visit https://orlo.uk/Eat_And_Heat_8voiU
A man formerly of Patchway has been ordered to pay a total of £1,407 in fines and costs after South Gloucestershire Council prosecuted him for fly-tipping waste in Aust.
Read more 👇
https://orlo.uk/Fly_Tipping_tmOhp
An illustration of people at a market stand. Social Sundays at Kings Chase on Sunday 2 November, 10.30am - 2.30pm. Local makers, family friendly free activities, food vendors, live music.
Social Sundays at Kings Chase Shopping Centre returns on Sunday 2 November.
Browse local craft stalls, grab a bite from food vendors, enjoy live music and let the little ones enjoy free crafts and activities.
🕥 10.30am to 2.30pm
📍 Kings Chase Shopping Centre
🅿️ free parking on Sundays
A Downend woman has been ordered to pay a total of £1,066 in fines and costs after South Gloucestershire Council prosecuted her for fly-tipping a number of black bin bags in Mangotsfield.
Read more 👇
https://orlo.uk/Fly_Tip_qfgZX
A Frenchay man has been ordered to pay a total of £938 in fines and costs after South Gloucestershire Council prosecuted him for failing in his duty of care after a fly-tip took place in Wick, South Gloucestershire.
Read more 👇
https://orlo.uk/5BNcO
Its hard to comprehend the impact that handing our cultural and creative development over to a set of algorithms will have..Dawkins coined the term "meme" to describe units of culture that replicate innacurately, creating variation..AI algorithms will program that variation out.
Great news for Stoke Gifford.
Great news for Stoke Gifford.
We've taken the West's new Growth Strategy to government. Since last week:
✅ £40m for Twerton & Hartcliffe
✅ £25m for our creative industries
✅ New town a step closer
✅ GWR set for public control
Together, we’ve turned the page and started a new chapter for our region.
Mayor Helen Godwin with Councillors Maggie Tyrrell and Ian Boulton, Leader and Co-Leader of South Gloucestershire Council.
We’re a step closer to a new town for the West!
The New Towns Taskforce has recommended a corridor of development in South Glos and Bristol, connected by sustainable transport, including Brabazon, a transformed Parkway station, and the Bristol & Bath Science Park: tinyurl.com/WestNewTownCloser
The Mayor and council and business leaders are pictured at the launch of the West of England Growth Strategy at the Digital Futures Institute.
Our Growth Strategy launch this week was a celebration of the West.
Since 2019, our region's economy has grown at four times the national rate – and the best is yet to come.
The future starts here.
More photos by Toby Geall/Phoebe Stephen from boomsatsuma: tinyurl.com/WestGrowthStrategyPics
Mayor Helen Godwin is pictured with Andy Council by his new mural at Ashley Down station, with GWR, Network Rail, Severnside and council partners. Photo credit: Freia Turland.
A new mural is pictured at Ashley Down station, featuring the Memorial Stadium and County Ground. Photo credit: Freia Turland.
A new mural is pictured at Ashley Down station, featuring the station, houses, and a train. Photo credit: Freia Turland.
Mayor Helen Godwin is pictured with Bristol Rovers' mascots, Captain Gas and Irene. Photo credit: Freia Turland.
A new mural has been unveiled at Ashley Down train station on its first anniversary, coinciding with @railway200.bsky.social.
Andy Council painted the 24-metre design, which includes local landmarks like the Mem and County Ground, funded by GWR and the combined authority: tinyurl.com/TrainMural
We won't allow our public spaces to be used to intimidate, or spread hate.
We won't allow our public spaces be used to intimidate and spread hate.
