Director of Communications
and Corporate Affairs
at the
West of England
Mayoral Combined
Authority
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About us
Helen Godwin is the new Mayor of the West of England, after being duly elected in the election on 1 May 2025.
The Mayoral Combined Authority was set up in 2017 to make decisions and investments that benefit people living and working in Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, and South Gloucestershire.
Together, our aim is to deliver economic growth for the region and address some of our challenges, such as productivity and skills, housing and transport.
Our vision
Our vision is that by 2040, the West of England will have a world-renowned green economy creating new jobs for residents. We will address housing inequalities providing residents access to good homes, opportunities, and services. Our ambitions are for a region that will be more prosperous, with a healthier and happier population driving the region’s success.
There is a great deal to accomplish in achieving our vision for 2040. With long-term flexible funding, the right mix of devolved powers, and strong local, national, and international partnerships, we are confident in our future and our ability to deliver for the region. We have made great progress towards our vision in the last four years, centering on attracting investment to create new jobs. With Temple Quarter and Brabazon new the West of England is home to two of the country’s largest regeneration projects, worth billions of pounds to the regional economy.
To realise our vision, our priorities are:
- Creating a better-connected region, working towards a world-class transport system
- Delivering net zero and nature recovery
- Creating the jobs and training the region needs, now and in the future
- Supporting sustainable communities that people are proud to call home
- Putting the West of England on the map for national and global success
