BRISTOL NORTH WEST CLP

Helen uniquely has the perfect mix of experience to deliver for our region as Mayor. She has the politics, the professional experience and the personality to win. 

Her commitment to our party speaks for itself: as a campaigner, councillor, cabinet member and local leader. 

Helen’s professional experience advising other Mayors across the country on how to deliver, shows she can deliver for us. 

And her ability to bring people together shows she will instantly get the support of voters, investors, business leaders and public service leaders. 

It’s vital we select a candidate that can win a tough election. But we also need a candidate that can deliver in office, and get the West of England back on the national map. Helen is the best placed candidate to do just this.

BRISTOL CENTRAL CLP

Helen was crucial to our campaign to win control of Bristol with an overall majority. She'll win for Labour again and then deliver using our shared values.

Helen is a natural politician and collaborative: key qualities needed to navigate the tough terrain of politics. She’s savvy, warm, a feminist, and has a real ability to think outside the box for solutions, making her a natural problem solver.

As Labour's Leader on the West's biggest council, I was inspired by Helen's leadership for families, children, and women, where she blazed a trail on cost of living support, period poverty, and so much more.

METRO MAYOR OF LIVERPOOL CITY REGION

Mayors and devolution are in the ascendancy right throughout England at the moment, because the Prime Minister has told us himself that we will play a central role in delivering the government’s growth mission during this Parliament.

That’s why Labour needs a really strong candidate for the West of England elections in May next year. I know Helen Godwin and believe she is best placed to win the election for Labour. So I would ask you to consider lending your support in this internal selection for her to become Labour’s candidate.

FILTON & BRADLEY STOKE CLP

Helen would be a talismanic Labour Metro Mayor for the West of England.

Throughout my eight years as Mayor, Helen showed herself to be one of our most significant cabinet members and Labour Councillors. From tackling period poverty, to standing up for housing delivery, to supporting our youth mayors, to grappling with the challenges of children’s services and more, Helen led our city with technical skill, emotional intelligence and trustworthiness.

I was one of the leaders who set up the Combined Authority. I have seen it from the inside out and I know what it needs to be successful. Helen is what we need.

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE CABINET MEMBER

Helen has the experience and skills to be our next West of England Mayor.

She will work with all us in the party, and all the stakeholders across the region, to make the Combined Authority work and to deliver better transport, good jobs, and decent homes for all of us.

NORTH EAST SOMERSET & HANHAM CLP

Helen has the experience, character and determination to be a transformative Mayor of the West of England.

She is ambitious for the region and knows how to deliver. I’m pleased to give her my support.

NEW CHELTENHAM WARD, DEPUTY MAYOR OF PATCHWAY

Helen has a wealth of experience to both win this election and to ensure our region thrives whilst she is in the role of WECA Mayor.

Her vision for the West of England is bold, yet realistic, inclusive and will benefit our communities across all boundaries. She is acutely aware of the challenges facing our region, whilst also optimistic of the opportunities.

I am proud to strongly endorse Helen Godwin and urge other members to get to know her too, she is an excellent candidate.

BRISTOL NORTH EAST CLP

I’m backing Helen to be the Labour Party candidate for the West of England Metro Mayor. Helen has a brilliant track record of delivering amazing things for people in the region - from helping tackling period poverty to supporting our youth and children's sector through the harshest of Tory austerity. Helen will make an outstanding Metro Mayor because she is a brilliant campaigner, an effective leader and most of all has great emotional intelligence - her heart shows in all she does and its this that will make her a stand out Metro Mayor and puts her head and shoulders above the other party's candidates.

BRISTOL EAST CLP

I am endorsing Helen Godwin for Metro Mayor of the West of England. Helen has always been fully dedicated to making a real difference to individuals and communities. Her outstanding work as Labour Councillor and Cabinet Member on Housing and Children’s Services demonstrated her conscientious, intelligent and egalitarian approach to leadership. Her approach was fundamental to driving innovation and bringing people together to resolve often entrenched problems.

Helen’s cares deeply about individuals and communities, particularly those who are marginalised and/or suffering the impacts of economic disadvantage. I believe that her skills, ability to influence and embed change and her knowledge of issues facing our region, make her the ideal candidate for Metro Mayor of the West of England.

PROFESSOR OF LABOUR LAW

I am delighted to support Helen Godwin to stand as the Labour candidate for Mayor of the West of England. She is Labour to the core, a long-time activist and former elected city councillor with responsibility for children's services in the cabinet in Bristol. She has a proven track record of delivery in that capacity, displaying a deep commitment to constituents and the good of the local community. She has also developed a successful career in business consulting and recruitment, using the kinds of skills that are vital to successful delivery in the Mayoral role.

BRISTOL CENTRAL CLP

I would like to provide my support to Helen Godwin to become the WECA Metro Mayor.

Helen is an incredibly dedicated and conscientious individual who I’ve personally seen put so much effort and care into Bristol’s community.

She is a person who will not only listen to the concerns of people but also act on them.

I believe Helen will do a wonderful job serving the West of England as Mayor.

BRISTOL NORTH WEST CLP

Helen Godwin is the best candidate for West of England Mayor.

I’ve been actively involved in growing the regional economy, inclusively and by bringing together public, private and third sectors, for the last 20 years. There is no doubt in my mind that we need someone who understands and is credible with business to be able to bring cohesion across the politics and sectors to make sure this beautiful region thrives and everyone can fulfill their potential.

Helen brings that real credibility and understanding of business as well as deep experience of politics locally and nationally, together with a collegiate and authentic style to get Bristol, Bath, and our whole city region delivering sustainable and inclusive economic growth.

NORTH EAST SOMERSET & HANHAM CLP

Helen has goals and a determination to achieve them. She has a record of cutting through the complexities of policy formation while keeping her eye on the ball.

Helen would listen, lead and deliver as Metro Mayor.

BRISTOL NORTH WEST CLP

Having been fortunate enough to work with and learn from Helen for many years as an officer under her political leadership, it couldn't be clearer to me that she is what our region needs.

Clarity of vision, big picture thinking, rigour, creativity, and laser focus on delivery are qualities we need in our metro mayor, and which Helen has in abundance.

Most importantly, Helen has the authenticity, heart, and relentless drive to make positive change that gives me confidence she will work tirelessly to make our region one in which nobody is left behind.

BRISTOL NORTH EAST CLP

I am proud to endorse Helen Godwin as the Labour candidate for West of England Mayor. Having worked alongside her in Cabinet, I’ve witnessed her commitment and leadership on critical issues like domestic violence, youth provision, the skills agenda and support for regional housing, and transport plans. Her dedication to social justice and sustainable development will drive positive change for our region. She is the leader we need!

BRISTOL CENTRAL CLP

I worked alongside Helen when both of us were cabinet members and was impressed by her ability to get things done.

Helen is a problem-solver and a listener. She knows how to get the best out of people, and she has a clear vision for the region.

Above all, I think she'll deliver on her promises and hold fast to our Labour values.

BRISTOL NORTH WEST CLP

Helen is just what we need in politics right now. Genuine in concern for the issues that matter to all of us, relentless in making real change, and collaborative in bringing others along.

Helen will make an excellent Mayor for the West of England and take the reins on what could be, under her leadership, a transformative role.

BRISTOL CENTRAL CLP

I'm endorsing Helen for the West of England Mayor as we need someone with drive and vision who is focused on the issues that are vital to building strong, cohesive communities such as skills development, social infrastructure, and well thought out green initiatives.

BRISTOL CENTRAL CLP

Helen embodies Labour Party values more than anyone else I know.

She has the courage and tenacity to win and the real hands on experience to make things happen as mayor... for me thats exciting and exactly what the region needs.

FOUNDER OF WOODLAND TRIBE CIC AND FORMER BRISTOL COUNCIL PLAY OFFICER

I'm happy to endorse Helen Godwin as Labour candidate for Metro Mayor.

During her time as Executive Member for women, children and families I saw a real champion for Bristol's children and their rights to play. Helen showed real leadership, tenacity and partnership across the three sectors to improve all aspects of childhood.