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Three people stand before a screen displaying "West Midlands Air Quality Forecast & Alert System." They appear professional and engaged.

16 December 2025

Live alerts to protect people from air pollution risk

Residents can sign up for text, voicemail or email warnings sent straight to their phone with simple, practical tips to protect themselves from the...

Edgbaston Stadium Redevelopment

16 December 2025

Stand demolition paves way for next stage of Edgbaston Masterplan

Edgbaston Stadium has begun demolition of its Raglan and Priory Stands, marking the next stage of its transformative Masterplan redevelopment

Mayor Richard Parker

12 December 2025

New qualifications in MedTech to tackle 145,000 skills shortage

Pioneering new qualifications will help plug skills gaps in the UK’s booming medical technology (MedTech) sector – easing NHS pressures by boosting...

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11 December 2025

Investment Zone funding to create hundreds of cutting-edge manufacturing jobs

The Mayor chaired a meeting of the region’s flagship Investment Zone Board today (Thursday, December 11) when funding was approved to get four...

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Phase 1: East Birmingham to North Solihull tram extension

Phase 1: East Birmingham to North Solihull tram extension

How the Mayor has secured funding for the project – which will kickstart Birmingham’s huge Sports Quarter regeneration project – has been made available as part of a £2.4 billion Government boost to the West Midlands transport network.