Helen Godwin
@mayorhelengodwin.bsky.social
The elected Mayor of the West of England.
Contact: mayor@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Contact: mayor@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Children across the West enjoyed over 900,000 free bus journeys during the summer, saving families almost £1 million and encouraging greener travel 🚌
Great to see Transport Secretary @heidialexander.bsky.social highlighting the Department for Transport-funded scheme's success recently!
Great to see Transport Secretary @heidialexander.bsky.social highlighting the Department for Transport-funded scheme's success recently!
November 14, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Children across the West enjoyed over 900,000 free bus journeys during the summer, saving families almost £1 million and encouraging greener travel 🚌
Great to see Transport Secretary @heidialexander.bsky.social highlighting the Department for Transport-funded scheme's success recently!
Great to see Transport Secretary @heidialexander.bsky.social highlighting the Department for Transport-funded scheme's success recently!
A £25 million investment to grow our creative industries is a huge vote of confidence in our new chapter in the West 🎬
It was great to speak about what the future holds at @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social this week 🎨
It was great to speak about what the future holds at @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social this week 🎨
November 13, 2025 at 11:37 AM
A £25 million investment to grow our creative industries is a huge vote of confidence in our new chapter in the West 🎬
It was great to speak about what the future holds at @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social this week 🎨
It was great to speak about what the future holds at @arnolfiniarts.bsky.social this week 🎨
A pleasure to catch up with Damien Egan MP and to meet the Fishponds Community Planning Group.
Talking to local people underlines how important things like bus infrastructure and community space are - real priorities in this new chapter for the West!
Talking to local people underlines how important things like bus infrastructure and community space are - real priorities in this new chapter for the West!
November 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM
A pleasure to catch up with Damien Egan MP and to meet the Fishponds Community Planning Group.
Talking to local people underlines how important things like bus infrastructure and community space are - real priorities in this new chapter for the West!
Talking to local people underlines how important things like bus infrastructure and community space are - real priorities in this new chapter for the West!
Today, on Armistice Day, across the West we stop to reflect on the extraordinary bravery and sacrifice of our armed forces.
It was an honour to lay a wreath on Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph in Bristol.
It was an honour to lay a wreath on Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph in Bristol.
November 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Today, on Armistice Day, across the West we stop to reflect on the extraordinary bravery and sacrifice of our armed forces.
It was an honour to lay a wreath on Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph in Bristol.
It was an honour to lay a wreath on Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph in Bristol.
You've heard about our landmark tech deal with Colorado - a UK first! But does anyone know what quantum actually means?
November 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
You've heard about our landmark tech deal with Colorado - a UK first! But does anyone know what quantum actually means?
Fantastic to visit @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social during their annual Green Week to hear about innovative work around skills, sustainable transport, business growth and much more.
🌍 We'll continue to work together to put climate resilience and sustainability at the heart of the West's growth.
🌍 We'll continue to work together to put climate resilience and sustainability at the heart of the West's growth.
November 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Fantastic to visit @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social during their annual Green Week to hear about innovative work around skills, sustainable transport, business growth and much more.
🌍 We'll continue to work together to put climate resilience and sustainability at the heart of the West's growth.
🌍 We'll continue to work together to put climate resilience and sustainability at the heart of the West's growth.
Our landmark tech deal with Elevate Quantum and the University of Bristol this week is an important first step for more investment and jobs in the West 📈
November 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Our landmark tech deal with Elevate Quantum and the University of Bristol this week is an important first step for more investment and jobs in the West 📈
I was proud to speak at this year's West of England Nature Partnership conference in Bath on Monday.
🌲 Our connection to nature is in our DNA, and part of the reason why we love to live here. That's why nature recovery and climate resilience are woven through our Growth Strategy.
🌲 Our connection to nature is in our DNA, and part of the reason why we love to live here. That's why nature recovery and climate resilience are woven through our Growth Strategy.
November 6, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I was proud to speak at this year's West of England Nature Partnership conference in Bath on Monday.
🌲 Our connection to nature is in our DNA, and part of the reason why we love to live here. That's why nature recovery and climate resilience are woven through our Growth Strategy.
🌲 Our connection to nature is in our DNA, and part of the reason why we love to live here. That's why nature recovery and climate resilience are woven through our Growth Strategy.
We’ve made the 36 bus free to ride this week so more people can give it a go 🚌
Ruth hopped on board for the first time today - here’s what she thought 👇
Ruth hopped on board for the first time today - here’s what she thought 👇
November 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
We’ve made the 36 bus free to ride this week so more people can give it a go 🚌
Ruth hopped on board for the first time today - here’s what she thought 👇
Ruth hopped on board for the first time today - here’s what she thought 👇
I'm so proud of what we've achieved together in the last six months. But I know there's a lot more to do, and the best is yet to come.
November 5, 2025 at 12:11 PM
I'm so proud of what we've achieved together in the last six months. But I know there's a lot more to do, and the best is yet to come.
We've just signed a landmark tech deal!
Fantastic to welcome Elevate Quantum, who came from Colorado to sign the agreement with us and the University of Bristol.
This deal is the first of its kind anywhere in the UK and an important first step for more investment and jobs here in the West.
Fantastic to welcome Elevate Quantum, who came from Colorado to sign the agreement with us and the University of Bristol.
This deal is the first of its kind anywhere in the UK and an important first step for more investment and jobs here in the West.
November 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM
We've just signed a landmark tech deal!
Fantastic to welcome Elevate Quantum, who came from Colorado to sign the agreement with us and the University of Bristol.
This deal is the first of its kind anywhere in the UK and an important first step for more investment and jobs here in the West.
Fantastic to welcome Elevate Quantum, who came from Colorado to sign the agreement with us and the University of Bristol.
This deal is the first of its kind anywhere in the UK and an important first step for more investment and jobs here in the West.
From sustainable transport to clean energy, nature recovery to retrofit, 'green' jobs are booming in the West.
This #GreenCareersWeek, why not explore your options, find courses or get free coaching from Skills Connect to get you started? > #GCW2025 www.skillsconnect.org.uk/career-insig...
This #GreenCareersWeek, why not explore your options, find courses or get free coaching from Skills Connect to get you started? > #GCW2025 www.skillsconnect.org.uk/career-insig...
November 3, 2025 at 5:44 PM
From sustainable transport to clean energy, nature recovery to retrofit, 'green' jobs are booming in the West.
This #GreenCareersWeek, why not explore your options, find courses or get free coaching from Skills Connect to get you started? > #GCW2025 www.skillsconnect.org.uk/career-insig...
This #GreenCareersWeek, why not explore your options, find courses or get free coaching from Skills Connect to get you started? > #GCW2025 www.skillsconnect.org.uk/career-insig...
More jobs, more train stations and more affordable homes. This is what I want the West to look like in 10 years' time 👉
November 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
More jobs, more train stations and more affordable homes. This is what I want the West to look like in 10 years' time 👉
Carving '72,000 new jobs' into a pumpkin is harder than it looks. Luckily, our Growth Strategy sets out exactly how we'll create new jobs - from the everyday economy to clean energy, the West is the place to invest.
October 31, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Carving '72,000 new jobs' into a pumpkin is harder than it looks. Luckily, our Growth Strategy sets out exactly how we'll create new jobs - from the everyday economy to clean energy, the West is the place to invest.
Rail travel should be for everyone - so we're investing to make Lawrence Hill station fully accessible for the first time since it opened in 1863.
Here's what local people have to say about a new lift and improved stairs 👇
Here's what local people have to say about a new lift and improved stairs 👇
October 30, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Rail travel should be for everyone - so we're investing to make Lawrence Hill station fully accessible for the first time since it opened in 1863.
Here's what local people have to say about a new lift and improved stairs 👇
Here's what local people have to say about a new lift and improved stairs 👇
The Portishead Line is on track to reopen for passengers for the first time in 60 years 🚂
Final enabling works are now underway - bringing us one step closer to faster, greener journeys in the West and reconnecting 50,000 people to the rail network ✅
Final enabling works are now underway - bringing us one step closer to faster, greener journeys in the West and reconnecting 50,000 people to the rail network ✅
October 30, 2025 at 10:55 AM
The Portishead Line is on track to reopen for passengers for the first time in 60 years 🚂
Final enabling works are now underway - bringing us one step closer to faster, greener journeys in the West and reconnecting 50,000 people to the rail network ✅
Final enabling works are now underway - bringing us one step closer to faster, greener journeys in the West and reconnecting 50,000 people to the rail network ✅
South Bristol will be better connected by the m1 metrobus, thanks to a £3.6 million route extension to Imperial Retail Park.
Together with new night services and green electric buses across the West, we're starting to build the reliable, bus network our region deserves: tinyurl.com/m1extended
Together with new night services and green electric buses across the West, we're starting to build the reliable, bus network our region deserves: tinyurl.com/m1extended
October 6, 2025 at 5:13 PM
South Bristol will be better connected by the m1 metrobus, thanks to a £3.6 million route extension to Imperial Retail Park.
Together with new night services and green electric buses across the West, we're starting to build the reliable, bus network our region deserves: tinyurl.com/m1extended
Together with new night services and green electric buses across the West, we're starting to build the reliable, bus network our region deserves: tinyurl.com/m1extended
Plans to build a new railway station at Henbury are a step closer after securing planning approval from South Gloucestershire Council.
It's another welcome boost after the New Towns Taskforce recently recommended Brabazon & the West Innovation Arc for new town status: tinyurl.com/HenburyPlanning
It's another welcome boost after the New Towns Taskforce recently recommended Brabazon & the West Innovation Arc for new town status: tinyurl.com/HenburyPlanning
October 3, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Plans to build a new railway station at Henbury are a step closer after securing planning approval from South Gloucestershire Council.
It's another welcome boost after the New Towns Taskforce recently recommended Brabazon & the West Innovation Arc for new town status: tinyurl.com/HenburyPlanning
It's another welcome boost after the New Towns Taskforce recently recommended Brabazon & the West Innovation Arc for new town status: tinyurl.com/HenburyPlanning
A joint statement with the Police & Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset: tinyurl.com/MayorPCC2ndOct
October 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
A joint statement with the Police & Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset: tinyurl.com/MayorPCC2ndOct
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.
✅ £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.
October 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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.
✅ £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.
Today's pay deal between First Bus and Unite drivers is more good news in a great week for the West of England, as we work together to build the bus network that local people deserve: tinyurl.com/BusDriverDeal
October 1, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Today's pay deal between First Bus and Unite drivers is more good news in a great week for the West of England, as we work together to build the bus network that local people deserve: tinyurl.com/BusDriverDeal
From Oscar winners to world-famous festivals, culture is at the heart of who we are.
Just days after our Growth Strategy launch, today’s £25 million government boost for our creative sector will mean more opportunities for people across the West: tinyurl.com/25mCreativeWest
Just days after our Growth Strategy launch, today’s £25 million government boost for our creative sector will mean more opportunities for people across the West: tinyurl.com/25mCreativeWest
September 29, 2025 at 4:08 PM
From Oscar winners to world-famous festivals, culture is at the heart of who we are.
Just days after our Growth Strategy launch, today’s £25 million government boost for our creative sector will mean more opportunities for people across the West: tinyurl.com/25mCreativeWest
Just days after our Growth Strategy launch, today’s £25 million government boost for our creative sector will mean more opportunities for people across the West: tinyurl.com/25mCreativeWest
Reposted by Helen Godwin
Our first FGF #Lab25 event of the day - 'Powering Places, How industrial strategy can deliver national renewal' - featuring 5 panelists:
* @mayorhelengodwin.bsky.social Mayor of the West of England
* @Antonia Bance MP - Business and Trade select committee member
* Alex Bevan - FGF Research Fellow
* @mayorhelengodwin.bsky.social Mayor of the West of England
* @Antonia Bance MP - Business and Trade select committee member
* Alex Bevan - FGF Research Fellow
September 29, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Our first FGF #Lab25 event of the day - 'Powering Places, How industrial strategy can deliver national renewal' - featuring 5 panelists:
* @mayorhelengodwin.bsky.social Mayor of the West of England
* @Antonia Bance MP - Business and Trade select committee member
* Alex Bevan - FGF Research Fellow
* @mayorhelengodwin.bsky.social Mayor of the West of England
* @Antonia Bance MP - Business and Trade select committee member
* Alex Bevan - FGF Research Fellow
Recently, the West has outperformed every region on economic growth – bar none. This is the place to invest.
I'm taking our message from this week's Growth Strategy launch to Labour Party conference to secure more investment for the West of England.
I'm taking our message from this week's Growth Strategy launch to Labour Party conference to secure more investment for the West of England.
September 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Recently, the West has outperformed every region on economic growth – bar none. This is the place to invest.
I'm taking our message from this week's Growth Strategy launch to Labour Party conference to secure more investment for the West of England.
I'm taking our message from this week's Growth Strategy launch to Labour Party conference to secure more investment for the West of England.
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 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
September 28, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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 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