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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

Richard Parker

27 June 2025

Mayor welcomes jobs boost as West Midlands is top destination for overseas investment

Almost 6,000 new jobs created by 130 overseas investments in the West Midlands over the past years boosted Mayor's Jobs for Everyone priority.
£120 Million Business And Tourism Boost For West Midlands Economy

16 June 2025

£120 million business and tourism boost for West Midlands economy

Mayor Richard Parker’s plan to reignite the regional economy has been given a £120 million boost thanks to a business and tourism support programme...
Richard Parker Mayor Of The West Midlands 2024 Digital (1)

13 June 2025

Mayor backs R&D fund for creative freelancers and SMEs

Up to £10,000 of funding is available for smaller companies and freelancers through CreaTech Frontiers which aims to boost skills and develop new...
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...
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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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