West Midlands Election Results
Richard Parker is the new Mayor of the West Midlands after being declared winner of the 2024 election.
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.
What we do
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26 July 2024
From hairdressing to horse grooming – Mom of two lands dream job thanks to unique training course
Mom of two Isabelle Padilla has taken up the reins on her dream job after completing an innovative training course learning how to look after and care...
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25 July 2024
£1m skills and business support for cultural and creative industries
A new plan to capitalise on the potential of the region’s cultural and creative industries to help grow the economy has been launched by the West...
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22 July 2024
West Midlands takes first step towards greater public control of buses
West Midlands leaders have agreed to take the next steps that could see them take back control of the region’s bus network and services.
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22 July 2024
New Telford supported living scheme celebrates latest milestone
A new supported living scheme in Stirchley, Shropshire, has reached its highest point and development partners have joined together to celebrate the...