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Computer generated image shows a grassed embankment with a large tree to the right and pathway leading up. There are a few people milling about. Along the top of the embankment under a clear blue sky a Metro tram runs along a raised track on a concrete structure

24 October 2025

Major roadworks suspended to help Merry Hill shopping centre ahead of Christmas

Work on The Embankment suspended until mid-January to help retailers and shoppers

Mayor Richard Parker (second right) and Dan Cartter, SCC's director of innovation (left) with Rose Palacios and Callum Woodford, who are AI and innovation consultants at the global headquarters of IT service provider SCC.

23 October 2025

Mayor’s mission to jumpstart AI revolution announced during Tech Week

West Midlands Mayor, Richard Parker has set out plans for the region to become a national leader in the UK’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution...

A group of seven people smile at the camera indoors, seated and standing at colorful picnic tables, with a casual and friendly atmosphere.

22 October 2025

Mayor's funding offers mouthwatering opportunity to next generation of street food stars

The Street Food Startup Incubator will discover and train future food traders as part of a £300,000 support package to help town and city centre high...

Birmingham Knowledge Quarter CGI

22 October 2025

£400m investment into key West Midlands Investment Zone site

The Birmingham Knowledge Quarter is being hailed as the city’s answer to London’s King’s Cross with state-of-the-art commercial space focused on life...

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Phase 1: East Birmingham to North Solihull tram extension

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.