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Richard Parker Mayor Of The West Midlands 2024 Digital

09 July 2025

Mayor pledges to fill net zero skills gap highlighted in new report

The Net Zero Future Skills Report says the region would benefit from establishing a Green Skills Centre to help deliver the 480,000 green jobs the UK...

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09 July 2025

Birmingham man who rebuilds life after returning to the classroom is recognised at 2025 Adult Learning Awards

A Birmingham man has shown how it’s never too late to learn and make a new start despite facing a range of challenges.

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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

Historic Manufacturer Eyes Green Growth Thanks To Net Zero Funding

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...

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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.