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 George Colwey
Alex Turner, Neil Maggs and George Colwey