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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

Deputy Mayor Cllr Stephen Simkins with Mayor Richard Parker

12 June 2026

Councillor Stephen Simkins appointed Deputy Mayor of the West Midlands

Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, has selected Cllr Stephen Simkins, the leader of City of Wolverhampton Council, as the region’s new Deputy...
A woman in a black blazer energetically gestures while speaking to two men, one in a suit and the other casually dressed, in a conference setting with a banner reading "Growth for Everyone" in the background.

11 June 2026

Applications open for third year of West Midlands Create Growth

90 creative businesses have already benefitted from tailored workshops, one-to-one mentoring, and opportunities to connect with investors
Historic brick building with ornate towers and intricate windows, under a clear blue sky.

22 May 2026

Mayor announces £1m for 'iconic' Moseley Road Baths restoration

Funding means the nationally significant building will be more energy efficient when it reopens as a thriving community destination for swimming,...
Two men smile in front of a brick house with an arched blue door. One wears a checked jacket, the other a teal shirt and gray hoodie.

21 May 2026

Bournville Village Trust secures £900,000 grant to improve homes

Mayor announces West Midlands Combined Authority funding to help one of the Midlands’ longest-serving independent charitable trusts improve the energy...
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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.

Any Direct Messages are not answered by the Mayor and instead are passed on to the Mayoral team for consideration.

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