Bristol transport plans and airport leadership shift signal a week of regional infrastructure decisions

Bristol is facing a week of transport and infrastructure decisions. Bristol City Council is considering one-hour bus tickets and a city centre loop, with up to £4m of Clean Air Zone income potentially funding network improvements, The Business Desk South West reported [8]. The council is also looking at loosening rules on who can drive through bus gates, according to Bristol 24/7 [5].

At the same time, Bristol Airport has appointed Charley Maher, a utilities boss, as its new chief executive, replacing Dave Lees who has led the airport since 2018, The Business Desk South West reported [6][9].

The transport proposals come as South West businesses show strong support for fiscal devolution to regional mayors, with 88% saying a shift in decision-making will boost growth, according to a survey reported by The Business Desk South West [7].

Elsewhere in the region, Exeter Airport is adding a second Caribbean fly-cruise after the first sold out, The Business Desk South West reported [2]. Cornwall has also been showcasing investment opportunities at a Westminster event, with UKREiiF set to bring investors to the county in November, the same outlet reported [1][3][4].