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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.

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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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03 October 2024

New Chair appointed to drive forward major rail reform

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Chief Executive Laura Shoaf appointed Chair of Shadow Great British Railways

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03 October 2024

First funding for West Midlands Investment Zone

£14.5m package include work to prepare gigafactory site and to make sure existing West Midlands businesses are able to benefit from the new...

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