July 18, 2025
The West of England’s devolution journey and the path forward to secure prosperity for the region
As an influential city within the West of England Combined Authority, in Bristol, devolution is already facilitating meaningful change, supporting ambitious developments and investment in key sectors such as technology, advanced engineering, sustainable infrastructure, housing and transport. However, for Bristol to capitalise fully on its potential and move to the next stage of regional prosperity, there are critical steps to consider, particularly around investment attraction, transport, infrastructure planning, and inclusive growth.