South Gloucestershire Council is going to draw up its own local plan for housing and growth.
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Mayor of the West of England
Mayoral Election Results
Winner
Tim Bowles
Conservative
Second round results for mayoral election
| Candidate | Final total votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Candidate Conservative Tim Bowles |
Final total votes70,300 | Percentage51.6% |
|
Candidate Labour Lesley Mansell |
Final total votes65,923 | Percentage48.4% |
First round results for mayoral election
| Candidate | First pref votes | Percentage | Second pref votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Candidate Conservative Tim Bowles |
First pref votes53,796 | Percentage27.3% | Second pref votes16,504 | Percentage42.5% |
|
Candidate Labour Lesley Mansell |
First pref votes43,627 | Percentage22.2% | Second pref votes22,296 | Percentage57.5% |
|
Candidate Liberal Democrat Stephen Williams |
First pref votes39,794 | Percentage20.2% | Second pref votes- | Percentage- |
|
Candidate Independent John Savage |
First pref votes29,500 | Percentage15.0% | Second pref votes- | Percentage- |
|
Candidate Green Darren Hall |
First pref votes22,054 | Percentage11.2% | Second pref votes- | Percentage- |
|
Candidate UKIP Aaron Foot |
First pref votes8,182 | Percentage4.2% | Second pref votes- | Percentage- |
Second preference votes are only used to elect the mayor if no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote. The top two candidates then receive the second preference votes from their eliminated opponents.
Turnout
29.3%
Electorate:
671,280
What area does this Mayor cover?
Latest Updates
The west of England scheme sets out plans for more than 100,000 houses in the region.
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Plans for a park and ride in Yate has been under discussion for nearly 15 years.
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A council leader says the Portishead-Bristol line is "vital for north Somerset and the region".
Read moreRegional Mayor to meet with managing director of First Bus
The regional mayor for the West of England is to meet the managing director of First Bus to discuss delays commuters are facing across the West.
Tim Bowles is set to meet James Freeman from First Bus in the next few weeks.
Regional Mayor, Tim Bowles, said: “Thousands of people across the West of England rely on First Bus to get around the region.
"The recent level of disruption is unacceptable and I will raise my concerns directly with First.”
The idea to resurrect the Portishead-Bristol line "could provide rail access to 80,000."
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The leaders said the apprenticeship levy is not working and the money could be put to better use.
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A bid for £46m to improve rail services around Bristol is to be made.
Read moreWest Mayor welcomes multi-million-pound budget pledge
The Chancellor announced additional funding for the West of England in the Budget today.
£80m was allocated transport projects and infrastructure.
The West's mayor said the government had recognised the importance of the region:
£80m for West transport infrastructure in budget
More than £80m has been allocated to West transport projects in the budget, says the West of England Mayor.
The money will be earmarked for infrastructure, with the authorities also able to bid for more from a central fund.
Tim Bowles, said: “Today’s budget clearly demonstrates the Government’s commitment to the West of England region. This new funding is a direct result of devolution, and recognises the significance of our region to the national economy."
