On Thursday 4th May 2017, there will be an election to decide who will be the West of England Combined Authority Mayor. The election will be held across the Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire council areas.
Useful links:
- West of England devolution deal (HM Treasury)
- The West of England Combined Authority Order 2017
- West of England Combined Authority
News about the West of England Devolution Deal and the West of England Combined Authority
- Candidates for West of England Combined Authority Mayoral Election named
- First meeting of the new West of England Combined Authority
- First meeting set for newly established West of England Combined Authority
- South Gloucestershire, Bath & North East Somerset and Bristol councils give final endorsement to devolution deal
- Communities Secretary visits West of England to discuss devolution deal
- Public responses show overall support for £1 billion West of England devolution deal
- Councils working together to secure more powers
The Election
Details about the election can be found on the Voting and Elections: Combined Authority Mayor page of the Bristol City Council website.
Important dates:
- 5th April 2017: Candidates formally announced
- 13th April 2017: Last date to register to vote in the election
- 18th April 2017: Last date to apply to vote by post
More information:
- Notice of Election (4th April 2017)
- Notice of Election Agents’ Names & Offices (4th April)
- Statement of Persons Nominated (5th April)
- Notice of Poll (5th April)
The Result
Turnout: 29.72%
Stage two declaration:
- Tim Bowles (Conservative): 70,300
- Lesley Mansell (Labour): 65, 923
More: Result in detail (including stage 1 votes)
Mayoral Candidates
Useful link: Official mayoral candidate booklet
Tim Bowles (Conservative)
Website: Tim Bowles for West of England Mayor
Facebook: Tim Bowles
Profile (Bristol Post): Tim Bowles for Conservatives
Aaron Foot (UKIP)
Twitter: @aaronfoot119
Facebook: Aaron Foot
Profile (Bristol Post): Aaron Foot for UKIP
Darren Hall (Green Party)
Website: Darren Hall | Candidate for West of England Metro Mayor
Twitter: @DarrenHall2015
Facebook: Darren Hall for metro mayor
Profile (Bristol Post): Darren Hall for Green Party
Lesley Mansell (Labour)
Website: Mansell For Mayor – Winning the Best for the West
Twitter: @MansellForMayor
Facebook: Lesley Mansell for Metro Mayor – West of England
Profile (Bristol Post): Lesley Mansell for Labour Party
John Savage (Independent)
Website: John Savage for West of England Metro Mayor
Twitter: @Savage4Mayor
Facebook: John Savage for Metro Mayor
Profile (Bristol Post): John Savage
Stephen Williams (Liberal Democrats)
Website: Stephen Williams for the West of England 2017
Twitter: @swilliamsmp
Facebook: Stephen Williams for Metro Mayor
Profile (Bristol Post): Stephen Williams for Lib Dems
If you are aware of a website link that is missing from the above list, please let us know.
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