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Q&A with Conservative Party West of England Mayoral Combined Authority Metro Mayor candidate Steve Smith

Editor's note: earlier this month, the Bristol Initiative hosted the first hustings for the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority's next Metro Mayor with candidates from the Conservative, Green, Labour and Liberal Democrat parties in attendance. We invited all candidates to do a Q&A on our blog, and here we speak to candidate Steve Smith of the Conservative Party.

Steve Smith

31 March, 2025

Business West

Q&A with Labour Party West of England Mayoral Combined Authority Metro Mayor candidate Helen Godwin

Editor's note: earlier this month, the Bristol Initiative hosted the first hustings for the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority's next Metro Mayor with candidates from the Conservative, Green, Labour and Liberal Democrat parties in attendance. We invited all candidates to do a Q&A on our blog, and here we speak to candidate Helen Godwin of the Labour Party.

Helen Godwin

28 March, 2025

Business West

11 Questions with Ed Rowberry, President of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce & Initiative

Ed Rowberry, the newly appointed President of the Bristol Chamber & Initiative, brings a wealth of experience, a deep love for Bristol, and a clear vision for the region’s future. As CEO of BBRC, he has already driven over £70m in investment into the West of England, championing sustainable and inclusive growth. In this Q&A, Ed shares his journey, his hopes for the role, and why he believes Bristol’s business community can be a powerful force for good.

Anonymous Author

27 March, 2025

Business West

5 Ways the Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) can bridge Business Skills Gaps

The topic of skills is often in the news, with stories frequently highlighting the national shortage of skills in particular sectors, such as construction and healthcare. Recent headlines have reinforced this skills gap and the urgency of finding a solution, with PM Kier Starmer announcing a target of building “1.5 million new homes in England by 2029”. This news has left construction industry leaders warning that “the UK does not have enough construction workers” to meet this target.

Louise Holland

26 March, 2025

Business West