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Toy Shop Builds On Success Of Move From Clicks To Bricks

27 August 2025

Toy shop builds on success of move from clicks to bricks with business growth support

Thanks to Mayor-backed business growth support Erdington-based Booghe Toys secured the investment needed to add a second floor to its ‘experiential’...

Mayor Richard Parker With Wolverhampton Market Traders Taban Ali And Terry Watson And Cllr Stephen Simkins, Leader Of The City Of Wolverhampton Council

26 August 2025

Mayor’s market fund to breathe new life into high streets

The funding will be used to develop initiatives that breathe new life into marketplaces and support new and existing traders.

Bridget Rosewell2

22 August 2025

Mayor appoints top economist to advise on £2.4bn investment programme

Focus will be on the £2.4bn Transport for City Regions funding to ensure that each project delivers the biggest economic benefits and unlocks private...

Mayor Richard Parker with neighbourhood ranger Baljit at a Midland Heart social housing block in Walsall

21 August 2025

Birmingham based social housing recruitment agency expands with support from Business Growth West Midlands

A recruitment agency is set to double its workforce and help play a role in boosting social housing across the region with backing from Business...

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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.