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2022 - 2025 WMCA Adult Education Budget Strategy

Wednesday 16 February, 2022

This strategy sets out the vision for a responsive and flexible adult skills offer which will support our people-centred approach to ensure that the skills needs of businesses are met and that everybody can benefit from economic growth. Download

Growing the Social Economy in the WMCA area

Wednesday 24 November, 2021

This report sets out to stimulate social economy growth through a range of interdependent factors. ,It also establishes a framework for action that can guide WMCA’s social economy growth plans over the coming years. Download

Tuesday 27 April, 2021

We commissioned Winning Moves to complete an evaluation of their Digital Skills Pilot, which aims to support unemployed and employed (combined authority) residents from the West Midlands to enter and/ or progress into employment with digital occupations.

West Midlands Local Skills Report

Monday 12 April, 2021

This Local Skills Report has been developed in line with the DfE SAP guidance, to provide a key source of information of the local skills needs of the West Midlands, enable national comparison and help feed local skills intelligence to central government, as well as being a source for local stakeholders. Download

Transport for West Midlands Report - 2020

Monday 29 March, 2021

In this document, we will be highlighting what the Transport for West Midlands team has achieved in response to the Covid-19 pandemic which has had a huge impact on the transport network, our operators and our customers. Download

Covid 12 Months On Report

Thursday 11 March, 2021

This paper provides an overview of our response to date, progress achieved, and identifies the issues we need to focus on in the next phases of our journey towards recovery Download

HS2 Growth Strategy 2021

Wednesday 10 February, 2021

Midlands HS2 Growth Strategy 2021: The Defining Decade – The Midlands high speed path to recovery Download

WM Digital Roadmap

Tuesday 26 January, 2021

How we plan to digitise the West Midlands. 5 missions for 2021-2026 include: - Securing access for everyone to digital opportunities - Sharing and using data to improve people’s lives - Becoming the UK’s best-connected region - Realising the potential of digital to transform our economy and build economic resilience - Using digital public services to build a fairer, greener, healthier region Download

National Fraud Initiative

Monday 12 October, 2020

The West Midlands Combined Authority is required by law to protect the public funds it administers. WMCA may share information provided to it with other bodies responsible for; auditing, or administering public funds, or where undertaking a public function, in order to prevent and detect fraud. Download

State of the Region 2020

Wednesday 30 September, 2020

The fourth annual review of performance across the West Midlands, In this edition we had already begun the process of moving to a wider analysis focussing on alignment to monitoring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This report is written on behalf of the West Midlands Combined Authority and all its partners, it should be seen as a stocktake of where the region stands, it’s a snapshot on where we are doing well and where we need to work together to improve the region. But this year it is produced in extraordinary circumstances it’s a call to action for everyone invested in the West Midlands. It is important to note this report was written in June 2020 and that some of the data included changes on a weekly basis. Latest data will be found in the weekly monitors as circumstances unfold. It endeavours to be an honest reflection of the current regional condition, highlighting the challenges we face. However, we are not attempting to suggest what the solutions are; this lies within strategies and action plans the WMCA and partners own and deliver. It highlights how we are driving our evidence base for the future and continuing to build our understanding of the performance of the region. There are challenges to understanding this performance and how we change places for the better, not least understanding the causation and causality between action, output and outcomes. This document provides a balanced approach to regional monitoring and a useful tool understand the progress we are making through our combined action. Download

Employee & Employer resources from DWP

Friday 12 June, 2020

The Department for Work and Pensions has launched websites designed to help both employers, and those looking for employment, the opportunity to find valuable resources to help start a new journey. Download

Employment Support Review Report

Monday 18 May, 2020

Review of the evidence on ‘What Works’ to support the development of the Employment Support Framework within the West Midlands Combined Authority. Review conducted by City-REDI, University of Birmingham Download

Modern Slavery Statement 20/21

Tuesday 05 May, 2020

The following statement, in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015, is made in relation to the financial year 2020/21 and outlines the actions we are taking to ensure that neither modern slavery nor human trafficking is taking place within our own business and supply chains. Download

Modern Slavery Policy

Tuesday 05 May, 2020

This policy sets out how WMCA have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and the measures in place to ensure this. Download

West Midlands Design Charter

Thursday 23 January, 2020

West Midlands Design Charter: A pioneering initiative to promote, inspire and encourage good design across the West Midlands was officially launched. Some of the UK’s leading design experts gathered at Birmingham’s Mailbox complex to endorse the new West Midlands Design Charter which has been developed by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) in partnership with the region’s local councils. Download

AEB Prior Information Notice (PIN)

Friday 16 November, 2018

The purpose of this PIN is to conduct initial pre-procurement market testing in relation to procurement of provision funded by its devolved share of the Adult Education Budget in the 2019/20 academic year. Download

Thrive At Work Framework Self Assessment

Thursday 04 October, 2018

This self-assessment tool will help your organisation to look at their starting position with respect to fulfilling the Thrive at Work Commitment. You should work through the self assessment framework and score where the organisation is with respect to each criteria. Download

Thrive at Work Wellbeing Commitment

Thursday 04 October, 2018

West Midlands Combined Authority has created the Thrive at Work Wellbeing Commitment in recognition of the need to ensure our working population is supported – designed to encourage and reward employers for improving the health and wellbeing offer to their employees. Download

Economic Research Library

Wednesday 19 September, 2018

Key research evidence that informs the strategic work of the WMCA, including the Local Industrial Strategy. Download

State of the Region 2018

Wednesday 29 August, 2018

The State of the Region report provides an overview of the WMCA’s economic performance during the year. Download

WMCA Annual Plan

Friday 06 July, 2018

The Annual Plan outlines how the WMCA will work towards delivering inclusive economic growth in the West Midlands. Download

Regional Skills Plan

Friday 22 June, 2018

The WMCA has worked with partners to create a Regional Skills Plan that will help growth and prosperity. Download

Skills

Thursday 14 June, 2018

A report on the people foundation of productivity in the West Midlands. Download

Infrastructure

Thursday 14 June, 2018

A report on the infrastructure foundation of productivity in the West Midlands. Download

Measuring Success

Thursday 14 June, 2018

A review of performance indicators and recommendations for the Productivity and Skills Commission. Download

Transport Act 2000

Friday 16 February, 2018

Travel Concession Reimbursement Arrangements with operating companies for 2018-19. Download

Transport Act 1985

Friday 16 February, 2018

Older and Disabled Persons Travel (Bus) Concession Scheme for 2018-19, covering eligibility for statutory travel concession permit. Download

Productivity and Skills Commission Interim Report

Monday 15 January, 2018

The Productivity and Skills Commission's Call for Evidence received 35 detailed responses from a wide range of stakeholders, including businesses and business representative groups, educational institutions, local authorities, LEPs and think tanks. This is a summary of the findings. Download

Consultation

Thursday 11 January, 2018

A copy of the consultation you can print off and fill in at home. Download

Governance Review WMFS

Wednesday 10 January, 2018

The governance review identified specific potential benefits of coming together, including direct, more joined-up working. Download

Governance Scheme

Wednesday 10 January, 2018

Governance document detailing how WMFS would operate within the WMCA and who would be responsible for making decisions. Download

Social Value Policy

Friday 24 November, 2017

This policy sets out how WMCA will establish a consistent and collaborative approach to social value within the West Midlands. Download

Supplier Guide

Wednesday 28 June, 2017

Further information around conducting business with WMCA Download

WMCA Annual Economic Review

Friday 16 June, 2017

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Annual Review is produced annually by the Black Country Consortium’s Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) to provide an overview of the WMCA’s economic performance during the year. Download

Executive summary of the WMCA Annual Economic Review

Friday 16 June, 2017

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Annual Review is produced annually by the Black Country Consortium’s Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) to provide an overview of the WMCA’s economic performance during the year. This is an executive summary version of this document. Download

Equality Scheme 2017-19

Tuesday 02 May, 2017

The scheme describes our vision and policy on equality, diversity and inclusion from 2017-2019. Download

Land Commission Report

Friday 17 February, 2017

The final report and recommendations of the WMCA Land Commission, published February 2017 Download

Roadside Information Recharging Scheme

Thursday 17 November, 2016

The WMCA Roadside Information Recharging Scheme recharges bus operators for the provision of information at bus stops. This allows a uniform approach linked to Network West Midlands branding. Download

Transport Briefings

Friday 04 November, 2016

The latest news on transport developments in the region, including the Strategic Transport Plan, rail devolution, Metro operations and delivery, HS2 connectivity, bus franchising and useful data on latest travel trends. Download

Equality and Inclusion Review 2015-16

Tuesday 01 November, 2016

This Equality and Inclusion Review serves to provide an update on equality, diversity and inclusion developments in 2015/16 and therefore relates to activities prior to the WMCA formation. Download

Midland Metro: Transport & Works Act Order, Birmingham Eastside Extension

Friday 07 October, 2016

On 4 October 2016, the Midland Metro Alliance, on behalf of the West Midland Combined Authority submitted an application for a Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) to secure powers to build, operate and maintain the Birmingham Eastside Extension (BEE). All information about this application (including documents submitted) can be accessed via the MMA website: http://www.metroalliance.co.uk/eastside-extension/ Download

National Fraud Initiative Notice

Friday 30 September, 2016

The West Midlands Combined Authority is required by law to protect the public funds it administers. WMCA may share information provided to it with other bodies responsible for; auditing, or administering public funds, or where undertaking a public function, in order to prevent and detect fraud. Download

Mayoral WMCA Governance Review

Monday 04 July, 2016

The Scheme set out the proposed membership, geography, funding, powers, duties and executive arrangements of the emerging combined authority and was submitted to government. Download

SEP technical appendices - Dynamic Economic Impact Model (DEIM)

Friday 10 June, 2016

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) commissioned a new, bespoke economic modelling framework which will be delivered in June 2016. The Dynamic Economic Impact Model (DEIM) is a best-in-class regional model which will provide a robust mechanism to measure the economic impact of investments in a spatial context. Download

SEP technical appendices - Skills

Friday 10 June, 2016

The WMCA Skills Appendix contains a series of RAG rated tables relating to the following aspects of skills, qualifications, and employment. Download

SEP technical appendices - Vision setting

Friday 10 June, 2016

In the development of the LEP Strategic Economic plans a variety of approaches and economic models were utilised by the WM LEP areas in order to set ambitions and clear targets for growth. In order to support the development of the SEP for the WMCA the LEP and LA’s agreed to commission Oxford Economics to produce an Economic model covering the WMCA area providing consistent datasets across all geographical areas. Download

SEP technical appendices - Fiscal impact

Friday 10 June, 2016

In February 2015, the Black Country Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) launched a project to cultivate and refine an approach to approximating income and expenditure for the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) geography. There are a number of ways to appraise both national income and expenditure streams in an analysis of this kind, the foremost aspiration of the exercise was to ascertain whether the WMCA is a ‘net contributor’ or a ‘cost centre’ to the national purse. Download

SEP technical appendices - Sectors

Friday 10 June, 2016

The West Midlands Combined Authority has identified ten sectors which are fundamental to increasing GVA and employment and to achieving the eight strategic priorities as stated in the WMCA SEP. Download

MOVEMENT FOR GROWTH: The West Midlands Strategic Transport Plan Summary

Friday 03 June, 2016

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has been established with a purpose: to plan for, and deliver, a transport system across the West Midlands Metropolitan area that will boost our regional economy and improve the daily lives of our residents and workers. This document, and the accompanying full document, sets out our vision and a strategy for how we will achieve it. Download

WMCA Mental Health Commission Citizen's Jury report

Monday 16 May, 2016

In spring 2016, fifteen residents of the West Midlands, with lived experience of mental health problems, met for eight sessions of deliberation. Their task was to produce a set of recommendations for the West Midlands Mental Health Commission, whose function is to advise government and the West Midlands Combined Authority on how public services can be transformed in the context of a devolution deal for mental health and well-being. Download

Governance Review

Monday 26 October, 2015

The case for establishing a Combined Authority in the West Midlands. Download

WMCA Statement of Intent

Monday 06 July, 2015

We launched our vision for the West Midlands Combined Authority in July 2015, through a document called the Statement of Intent. Download

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