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2. Greenpower Park Overview

03 August 2026

Work gets underway at Coventry and Warwickshire West Midlands Investment Zone site

Enabling works designed to connect the site to a dedicated power supply from National Grid are now underway thanks to £23m from Mayor Richard Parker...

Mayor Richard Parker leaning out of the doorway of a red bus waving a 'Catch the Bus' foam hand

01 August 2026

Summer savings start now with free buses for kids

Child fares typically cost between £1 and £2; however, this summer 5-15 year olds will be able to travel for free on most local buses.

Mayor with Naidex bear

31 July 2026

WMCA renews partnership with Naidex to champion disabled voices across the West Midlands

Naidex, the UK's leading event for disability, accessibility and independent living, is delighted to announce the renewal of its partnership with the...

Portrait photo of Mayor Richard Parker

30 July 2026

Mayor says PM’s pledge to share tax income with region will improve local lives

Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, today pledged to use his share of the millions paid in income tax and business rates by local people to...

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A CGI image of a blue tram passing down a long road with various buildings and shops either side

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.