News & Blog
Stay up to date with the latest announcements, updates, and blog posts from the West of England Women’s Commission.
West of England Women’s Commission unveils its action plan
West of England Women’s Commission has developed an action plan from the Women’s Summit which it will start work delivering in 2026.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence - Mayor's blog
West of England Mayor Helen Godwin reflects on her, and the women’s commission’s, role in tackling Violence Against Women and Girls this 16 Days.
16 Days, every day: My commitment to ending Violence Against Women and Girls
Avon & Somerset Police & Crime Commissioner Clare Moody reflects on her, and the police’s, role in tackling Violence Against Women and Girls this 16 Days.
First West of England Women’s Summit takes place in Bristol
Almost 100 leaders and experts gathered in Bristol for the first West of England Women’s Summit - organised by the newly-formed West of England Women’s Commission.
Zara Nanu MBE joins West of England Women’s Commission as Gender Expert
Dr Zara Nanu MBE appointed to West of England Women’s Commission as gender expert.
A Women’s Commission for the West of England - setting the scene
West of England Women’s Commission blog by Chair Penny Gane.
West of England Women’s Commission seeks new Gender Expert Commissioner
West of England Women’s Commission is looking for a gender expert commissioner to join its team of local leaders.
West of England Mayor candidates share how they’d support women
West of England Mayor candidate videos speaking about supporting women and girls in the region.
Inaugural West of England Women’s Commission meeting takes place in Bristol
The inaugural meeting of the new West of England Women’s Commission has taken place in Bristol.
West of England Women’s Commission celebrates International Women’s Day 2025
The West of England Women’s Commission is hosting a panel for International Women’s Day in Bristol focused on women’s health.
West of England Mayoral Combined Authority helps launch new regional women’s commission
The launch of a new women’s commission for the West of England is underway thanks to funding and support from West of England Mayoral Combined Authority.