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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, West Midlands Mayor standing on the stage at the Growth Plan Launch.

19 March 2026

New £50m innovation fund backs growth in the West Midlands

Mayor Richard Parker has announced the region’s biggest ever innovation deal from government to invest in the region's world-class engineering...
Three individuals in formal attire stand smiling in front of a brick building entrance with two soldier silhouettes on either side

13 March 2026

Business leaders appointed to new Midlands Defence and Security Industry Council

Midlands Mayors Richard Parker and Claire Ward have appointed 16 senior defence industry leaders to support the sector’s growth in the region as...
A smiling man in a turquoise T-shirt holds a transparent award with a stadium visible in the background. The scene conveys a sense of achievement.

13 March 2026

Pandemic start-up wins Pitch Up at Venturefest West Midlands

Birmingham-based drinks company Revibed won a £15,000 investment alongside unprecedented access to a network of mentors and industry contacts to help...
Man stands by a lakeside path, feeding ducks and seagulls. Autumn trees with orange foliage line the background, creating a tranquil scene.

26 February 2026

Community month of action to reconnect people with nature

Thirteen community groups have been awarded a share of £30,000 to put on a packed programme of free events throughout March as part of the Nature Call...
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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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