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Mayor of the West Midlands: more information about the role

The Mayor represents 2.8m residents. They seek investment and champion the region.

The Mayor’s role

Richard Parker was elected as Mayor of the West Midlands in 2024. He is chair of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). He is currently in office until May 2028.

What the Mayor does

The Mayor represents about 2.8m people in:

  • Birmingham
  • Coventry
  • Dudley
  • Sandwell
  • Solihull
  • Walsall
  • Wolverhampton

His focus for the West Midlands is:

  • economic growth in the region
  • improving our transport network
  • improving housing in the region
  • tackling unemployment and developing jobseekers’ skills
  • tackling homelessness
  • improving air quality
  • improving relationships between different parts of the community in the region

The Deputy Mayor 

Birmingham councillor Sharon Thompson was appointed Deputy Mayor of the West Midlands in 2024.

Her role as Deputy Mayor will see her support the Mayor in delivering the region’s key priorities and act as an ambassador for the West Midlands.

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More Mayoral information 

Latest from the Mayor

Mayor’S Funding Boosts Jobs, Skills And Community Facilities

29 May 2025

Mayor’s funding boosts jobs, skills and community facilities

Figures released by Mayor Richard Parker have revealed how the lives of over 800,000 residents across the West Midlands have been improved thanks to...
Spon End Physical Demo 3

29 May 2025

Demolition powering ahead at housing estate made famous by 'This Town' television show

Coventry's Spon End estate to be regenerated with hundreds of new social and affordable homes
Mayor Backs Region's Businesses To Go For Global Growth At Export Roadshow

15 May 2025

Mayor backs region's businesses to go for global growth at export roadshow

The Made in the UK, Sold to the World roadshow to help businesses take advantage of trade deals with US and India and other export opportunities as...
Mayors Funding Helping Thousands Of Businesses To Create Jobs And Boost The Economy

08 May 2025

Mayor’s funding helping thousands of businesses to create jobs and boost the economy

A new businesses support package will include up to £15m of direct grants to support growth and decarbonisation alongside thousands of hours of free,...
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Get in touch

How to make an enquiry to the office of the Mayor of the West Midlands.

You can speak with WMCA customer services by calling 0121 200 2787.

The opening hours are Monday to Tuesday and Thursday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
Wednesday, 9.30am - 5pm
Saturday and Sunday, closed

Any calls out of hours will be taken by reception.

You can fill out this form to extend an invitation to the Mayor

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All correspondence will be with the Mayoral team only.

You can follow the Mayor of the West Midlands via social media on his channels managed by the WMCA communications team.

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