local elections

Reports

Metro Mayor for the West of England: Meet the candidates (and the chaos)

The WECA elections are taking place on 1 May. But what does the West of England Mayor even do, and who should Bristolians vote for? Here’s our complete guide to the candidates.

Isaac Kneebone-Hopkins

Listen: Bristol Unpacked with Neil Maggs

This image features the logo and title for Bristol Unpacked, a podcast presented by The Bristol Cable. It includes stylized illustrations of host Neil Maggs and this week's guest, BBC journalist Pete Simson in yellow circles against a grey abstract background.

Listen: Bristol Unpacked with the BBC’s Pete Simson on the WECA mayoral election, making politics interesting and why snacks matter

Alex Turner Neil Maggs / Maggs Smart Media George Colwey
Alex Turner, Neil Maggs / Maggs Smart Media and George Colwey