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Latest News
06 February 2026
Mayor to double funding for pothole repairs and road upgrades
He wants to make £240m available to six councils, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton to cover their highway maintenance...
05 February 2026
Mayor’s growth service backs robotic firm’s plan to create new manufacturing jobs
Birmingham-based Innvotek Ltd - a technology firm led by Shahid Mughal - spoke about the company growth plans at an event top open this year's West...
05 February 2026
Work starts on hundreds of new homes in the heart of Wolverhampton city centre
Scheme underway after Mayor announces £18m investment for the project which will also include shops, restaurants and public spaces
28 January 2026
Mayor’s tech-led care helps residents live safely at home
Motion sensors, cameras, GPS smart watches and virtual care devices are now providing round-the-clock, real-time monitoring of almost 1,000 residents...
