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Latest News

08 July 2025
Mayor says Government’s funding for key rail and road projects will drive growth, opportunity and better journeys
The Midlands Rail Hub and M54 - M6 link road will transform the region and create thousands of construction jobs

07 July 2025
Historic manufacturer eyes green growth with net zero funding
Mayor visits 105-year-old Black Country firm Thomas Dudley Ltd - one of thousands of West Midlands businesses that are getting help to cut their...

03 July 2025
Instant bus departure information at your fingertips
Special QR codes, to be fixed to 6,700 bus stop poles, will give smartphone users and instant view of services stopping and their live departure time

02 July 2025
West Midlands Mayor's pledge to improve school run safety and create more cycling and walking routes
He is among 12 regional mayors to commit to working with the Department for Transport on the creation of a new national walking, wheeling and cycling...