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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.

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Friar Park Design

14 October 2024

Consultation on the development of Friar Park Urban Village

Sandwell Council and the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) are working on plans for the Friar Park Urban Village site in Wednesbury.

EKHO Collective CIC WMCA Community Environment Fund 2024

11 October 2024

£300,000 for community environment projects

Latest round of funding means the WMCA has now supported 55 grassroots environment projects right across the region with £1.6 million of funding,...

Richardparkerjongilchrist

09 October 2024

Mayor backs West Midlands ambition to be National Centre for Musical Theatre in UK

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is one of five organisations who will partner to create a business case for a world-leading facility for...

Drone Over Birmingham City Centre

04 October 2024

National award for TfWM’s congestion-busting drone network

National Transport Awards success for TfWM with one winner and two highly commended

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