News & Blog
Stay up to date with the latest announcements, updates, and blog posts from the West of England Women’s Commission.
Gender equality and skills mapping in the West of England
In order to address inequality, we need to invest in skills and make work more accessible for everyone.
Delivering social value for women and children in the West
West of England Women’s Commission meet in May 2026
Tackling misogyny: Take our survey
Take our survey to help drive meaningful change in our region
New leadership team for West of England Women’s Commission
West of England Women’s Commission has appointed a new four-strong leadership team.
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2026
West of England region celebrates International Women’s Day 2026 with events in Bath, Bristol and beyond.
West of England Women’s Commission is hiring freelance admin support
West of England Women’s Commission is hiring a freelancer to support with admin for 2026/27. Deadline 20 March 2026.
West of England Women’s Commission is hiring a freelance comms lead
West of England Women’s Commission is hiring a freelance communications lead for 2026/27. Deadline 20 March 2026.
West of England Women’s Commission calls for more support women entrepreneurs
West of England Women’s Commission has urged the West of England Mayor to do more to support female entrepreneurs in the region.
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.
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.
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 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.