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Plastics being thrown into recycling skip. A hand is seen reaching through a hole in the side of the skip, placing an empty Evian water bottle on to a heap of other plastic containers.

Recycling centre to open despite objections

Campaigners argue the site will cause congestion and is at risk of flooding.

Some of Bristol distinctive multi-coloured Victorian-era houses arranged in terraced streets in Totterdown are viewed from the air.

Weca mayoral elections: What you need to know

People will select the new mayor of the West of England Combined Authority on 1 May.

A head and shoulders image of Conservative Weca candidate, Steve Smith. He is wearing a dark grey jacket and pale shirt which is open at the neck

Weca mayoral elections: Steve Smith

Steve Smith is the Conservative candidate for the West of England Combined Authority election.

Ian Scott wearing a smart shirt sat on a bench. He has short cropped grey hair

Weca mayoral elections: Ian Scott

Ian Scott is an independent candidate for the West of England Combined Authority election.

Mary Page wearing a purple top and black cardigan. In the background is a train coming into the station platform where she is standing.

Weca mayoral elections: Mary Page

Mary Page is the Green Party candidate for the West of England Combined Authority election.

Oli Henman smiles at the camera - he has a beard and wears a yellow anorak and a beige sweatshirt.

Weca mayoral elections: Oli Henman

Oli Henman is the Liberal Democrat candidate for the West of England Combined Authority election.

Helen Goodwin smiling at the camera wearing thick-rimmed, black glasses and an orange and pink scarf. She is standing in front of a blurred backdrop.

Weca mayoral elections: Helen Godwin

Helen Godwin is the Labour candidate for the West of England Combined Authority election.

Arron Banks is seen from his shoulders up. He is wearing a black suit jacket and a light blue shirt with a red tie.

Weca mayoral elections: Arron Banks

Who is West of England Combined Authority mayoral candidate Arron Banks?

Six of the mayoral candidates sit on chairs in the BBC Politics West Studio. They are all sitting in front of a table. The presenter David Garmston is sitting in a chair to the side of the studio.

Candidates clash in contest to be Weca mayor

The candidates gathered for a special edition of Politics West focusing on the upcoming election.