What is the Combined Authority?
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.
Who is the Mayor of the West Midlands?
Find out information on the mayor and their priorities for the West Midlands
What we do
Latest News
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
30 April 2025
Thousands more EV charging points on the way as region’s network powers up
Another 10,000 electric vehicle charging points will be installed on the region’s roadsides as latest Department for Transport statistics show the...
29 April 2025
More than 55,000 people upskilled as Mayor tackles unemployment in the region
Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, has hit his ambitious target to give at least 55,000 people vital job skills or training during his first...
28 April 2025
New agreement aims to cut speeding on our roads
The Road Safety partnership includes police, the WMCA, local councils, the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, charities and others working...