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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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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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02 October 2024

West Midlands Metro tram named after dedicated Dudley volunteer

A West Midlands Metro tram has been named after a young man from Dudley, in recognition of his outstanding volunteer work.

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