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What is the Combined Authority?

Combined Authorities are set up to improve their region’s economies. We invest in the region through collaboration with our partners, but we don’t replace local councils.

Who is the Mayor of the West Midlands?

Find out information on the mayor and their priorities for the West Midlands

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06 February 2025

Work begins on second phase of the Black Country Metro extension

Work to extend the West Midlands Metro further into the Black Country, linking even more communities to rapid and reliable tram services, is set to...

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05 February 2025

New AI technology reveals road safety risks across the West Midlands

Near misses between drivers and pedestrians are being detected using the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology as part of a region wide pilot...

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05 February 2025

Birmingham scores transformative investment into new Sports Quarter

US company Knighthead have invested £100m to build new Sports Quarter in East Birmingham.

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05 February 2025

Mayor announces £20m investment for Wolverhampton Canalside South regeneration scheme

More than 530 homes, 109 of them affordable, to be built on derelict land close to the city centre

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Have your say on how buses are run in the West Midlands

Have your say on how buses are run in the West Midlands

From 6 January to 30 March, you can have your say on how the West Midlands bus network is operated. Find out how you can take part here.