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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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Latest News

17 June 2025
£1.5m investment boost for Solihull company behind luxury sparkling tea drink
West Midlands Co-investment fund provides £500,000 to help Solihull company take its alcohol-free fine wine alternative to new markets in the UK and...

16 June 2025
£120 million business and tourism boost for West Midlands economy
Mayor Richard Parker’s plan to reignite the regional economy has been given a £120 million boost thanks to a business and tourism support programme...

16 June 2025
Ed Cox becomes new WMCA Chief Executive (Interim) as region faces ‘extraordinary opportunity’
Native West Midlander to focus on delivery and collaboration

13 June 2025
Mayor backs R&D fund for creative freelancers and SMEs
Up to £10,000 of funding is available for smaller companies and freelancers through CreaTech Frontiers which aims to boost skills and develop new...