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West of England Combined Authority

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The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) is a strategic regional governmental body responsible for driving economic growth, improving transport, and delivering housing and skills initiatives across Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, and South Gloucestershire. It allocates significant government funding to major infrastructure projects, aiming to enhance connectivity, sustainability, and prosperity within the region.

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Founded 2017
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Strategic Overview

  • Prioritizes sustainable transport solutions, including public transport, active travel, and decarbonisation of the transport network.
  • Significant focus on digital connectivity, aiming to deliver gigabit-capable broadband across the region.
  • Actively involved in urban regeneration and housing development through strategic planning and funding allocation.
  • Emphasizes a 'green recovery' and achieving net-zero targets through various environmental and energy transition initiatives.

Deal Activity from Public Sources

West of England secures £540 million from Department for Transport for transport improvements across the region.
Financing Transport, Roads/Toll Roads, Rail United Kingdom March 2022 with Department for Transport (UK Government)
West of England to benefit from £10.5 million for new gigabit broadband rollout as part of Project Gigabit.
Financing Digital/Telecom United Kingdom July 2023 with Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (UK Government)
West of England secures £105 million from government for Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) initiatives.
Financing Transport United Kingdom April 2022 with Department for Transport (UK Government)
West of England secures £19.8 million from the Levelling Up Fund for Keynsham High Street regeneration.
Financing Social Infrastructure United Kingdom October 2021 with Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (UK Government)

Investment Focus

Technologies
EV Charging1
Geography
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Key People

Dan Norris
Metro Mayor
Dr Richard Ennis
Chief Executive

Track Record

7
Years Active
$M1,000M
Total Value
Notable projects: Bristol Temple Quarter Regeneration, MetroBus Network, City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) Programme, Project Gigabit Rollout

Detailed Analysis

Sectors
TransportDigital/TelecomSocial InfrastructureEnergy TransitionRoads/Toll RoadsRail
Geographies
UK
Deal Stage
GreenfieldBrownfield
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