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.
Who is the Mayor of the West Midlands?
Find out information on the mayor and their priorities for the West Midlands
What we do
Latest News
16 October 2024
Improving Birmingham's public realm to boost economic growth
Improvements to Birmingham city centre public realm continue with the completion of groundworks in Victoria Square and pedestrianised zone in Waterloo...
16 October 2024
Foundations being laid for Birmingham's new HS2 railway station
Mayor of the West Midlands sees work start first of 2,000 vertical concrete columns to support Curzon Street Station
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.
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,...