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Mayors Funding Helping Thousands Of Businesses To Create Jobs And Boost The Economy

08 May 2025

Mayor’s funding helping thousands of businesses to create jobs and boost the economy

A new businesses support package will include up to £15m of direct grants to support growth and decarbonisation alongside thousands of hours of free,...

Richard Parker Mayor Of The West Midlands 2024 Digital

06 May 2025

Opportunity for Birmingham residents to speak to Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands

Residents of Birmingham will get the chance to ask Richard Parker, the Mayor of the West Midlands any questions they may have about his policies and...

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06 May 2025

West Midlands to set out bold growth agenda at UK’s largest real estate and infrastructure conference

Scale of regeneration opportunities across the region’s £117bn economy will be showcased at UKREiiF

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01 May 2025

Three-quarters of people back plan for public control of bus network

Consultation results published ahead of the WMCA Board meeting at which the Mayor will make a landmark decision over bus services

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