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Apprenticeships offer A-level students new degree of choice

Degree or not degree? There are plenty of options for students receiving A-level results...

Land sale paves the way for new rail station at Darlaston

Deal will boost plans to bring back rail services after more than half a century

Public to have their say on making the switch to electric vehicles

Views sought on electric vehicle charging points

West Midlands Combined Authority is a Leader in Diversity

West Midlands Combined Authority is one of only 38 UK organisations to achieve the...

Birmingham celebrates four years to go until the 2022 Commonwealth Games

Preparations for an event that champions the youth, diversity, humanity and pride

West Midlands businesses invited to help employees Thrive at Work

Businesses can get support to boost the wellbeing of their employees through the Thrive at...

West Midlands project to teach connected cars the rules of the road

Birmingham in final three for Channel 4

Birmingham is in the final shortlist to host Channel 4's new national HQ

Drones could provide extra eye in the sky for emergency services

The West Midlands has helped investigate how drones could be used to benefit safety and...

Kenilworth Station officially opened

Kenilworth Station has been officially opened by Secretary of State for Transport, Chris...

A brand for the West Midlands – TfWM reveals new public transport identity

Public transport in the West Midlands has a brand new look in a UK first.

Thousands turn out for Mayor’s Community Weekend

Andy Street has thanked more than 10,000 people for taking part in the first annual...

New multi-million pound deal to boost skills across West Midlands

Education Secretary Damian Hinds visits Dudley College to announce a new deal with WMCA.

Mayors welcome deal for knowledge sharing between West Midlands and London

Lessons learned from major incidents and ways of limiting disruption to large-scale...

Enterprise Rent-A-Car donates £6,000 to West Midlands Homelessness Task Force

The fight against homelessness in the West Midlands gets a £6,000 boost thanks to the...

West Midlands launches ambitious pilot to get young people into work

A new approach to reducing youth unemployment in the West Midlands has been launched at...

£8.4m funding to launch Thrive Into Work in the West Midlands

A WMCA trial aiming to help people with long-term physical and mental health conditions...

Live testing of connected cars welcomed by WMCA

The next phase of a project to test self-driving cars on real world roads has been...

Mayor and Paralympian hero join forces to boost physical activity in the West Midlands

Andy Street and Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson agree a deal between WMCA and ukactive to...

Mayor and leaders call for rethink on M6toll price hike

Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street and the leaders of all seven metropolitan...

West Midlands works as one to bring Four to the region

The West Midlands today made its pitch to Channel 4 to become the broadcaster's new home.

Skills plan launched to build workforce fit for the future

Action plan to arm new generation of West Midlanders with skills needed to drive...

Savings and new fares as TfWM launches West Midlands Metro

Tram passengers will see lower fares and new ticket packages with the launch of a new era...

Andy Street calls for 'Clean Air Revolution' in the West Midlands

A coalition to lead the way in tackling air pollution responsible for hundreds of...

Passengers to see benefits of fresh rail partnership deal

Rolling out the Swift smartcard and boosting ticket availability are just some of more...

Lack of diversity amongst bosses risks damaging the economy and wider society

Leadership of private and public sector organisations needed to better reflect the diverse...

WMCA targets apprenticeships for the 21st century

An apprenticeship system fit for the 21st century is the target of a new drive by the West...

Contactless payment rolled out on to National Express West Midlands buses

Passengers can now use contactless payment to travel on NXWM's 1,600 buses.

Project will put West Midlands in driving seat for future car technology

Connected and autonomous vehicles to undergo real world testing on more than 50 miles of...

Mayor urges Government to increase investment in cycling and walking

Safer infrastructure for cyclists can help cut congestion and improve air quality

WMCA welcomes new adult education funding scheme

Thousands of low wage earners in the West Midlands could benefit from a new adult...

Schemes putting region at forefront of UK technical education welcomed by WMCA

Technical education announcements a boost ahead of Skills Deal negotiations, says Andy...

Channel 4 shortlists West Midlands as location for new HQ

Channel 4 announces the West Midlands is shortlisted to be the home for its new national...

Fun for all as Mayor's Community Weekend gets National Lottery backing

Almost £60,000 is awarded to more than 120 groups across the West Midlands.

Linking cranes with communities - WMCA launches Inclusive Growth Unit

A pioneering new unit to ensure everyone benefits from regional growth is established.

Faiths unite to help Mayor launch action plan

The region’s faiths back an action plan by Andy Street to tackle issues like youth...

Andy Street tells Parliament of West Midlands' Brexit priorities

The West Midlands Mayor outlines to Parliament the key priorities for the region as the UK...

New way for people to engage with Mayor goes live

Interactive chat app to provide residents with a quick and easy way to give their views

Mayor announces plans to tackle region’s housing and skills shortage

People to be trained up to fill thousands of new construction jobs across the region

Mayor’s Mentors scheme to share in £270,000 Government grant

A scheme spearheaded by Andy Street to help disadvantaged young people get ahead gets a...

Full STEAM ahead as hi-tech Birmingham innovation centre opens

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street opens a £5m state-of-the-art collaborative space in...

Mindset for success

New book aims to help people combat depression through exercise, sleep and healthy...

Birmingham brownfield development gets £3.6m backing from WMCA

A derelict site will soon be back in use thanks to backing by the Collective Investment...

Channel 4 urged to make the right move

WMCA formally launches bid to bring Channel 4's new HQ to the region.

Turning ideas into wealth the focus for new innovation group

West Midlands receives £9.6m to launch rough sleeping pilot

Housing secretary James Brokenshire MP visits Birmingham hostel as WMCA awarded cash to...

Mayor in talks to bring Formula E Superprix race to Birmingham.

Andy Street confirms negotiations for an electric revival of Birmingham Superprix.

WMCA awards £9.27m to Birmingham International station redesign

Plans to redesign Birmingham International Station get major WMCA boost.

Game of drones

Public invited to help design groundbreaking drone technology trials in the region.

Unemployed youngsters to tell business leaders about challenges of finding work

Young people across the Black Country will tell business leaders their difficulties in...

Business and colleges can work together to give youngsters the skills to fill local jobs

Closer ties between colleges and local business leaders are critical to close the West...

£4m funding opportunity to help people get into work

Organisations invited to bid for money and help deliver tailored support for disadvantaged...

Disability and sport call for evidence

Call for evidence about disability and sport seeks to start disabled people moving more...

WMCA welcomes Prime Minister’s £70m to transform Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium

Funding will be used to transform the stadium ready for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Mayor and NXWM scheme to help homeless just the ticket

National Express West Midlands has joined up with Mayor Andy Street’s Homelessness Task...

Sandwell’s mental health star shines on

Sandwell's winner says Thrive Mental Health Commission Award has inspired her to use her...

Digital start-ups rise to the challenge

Four firms win West Midlands Mayor’s technology competition

Interchange partners celebrate as station works gear up

Wolverhampton Interchange partners are celebrating contractors Galliford Try gearing up...

£50,000 of National Lottery funding to celebrate West Midlands community spirit

Communities across the West Midlands are being given the opportunity to host celebrations...

nextbike chosen to deliver West Midlands bike-share scheme

nextbike is chosen by Transport for West Midlands to spearhead bike-share.

Midlands UK presents its success story to thousands at MIPIM 2018

New developments, partnerships and acquisitions unveiled as 4,700 people visit the...

Whim under the spotlight as West Midlands hosts MPs

A Transport Select committee puts the Whim app into action as it holds a meeting in...

West Midlands unveils £10 billion prospectus for UK’s new growth capital

World’s property market offered £10 billion opportunity to invest in 20 schemes across...

Denise Lewis OBE joins region’s leaders to celebrate Commonwealth Games win at MIPIM 2018

Olympic and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Denise Lewis OBE and leading figures from...

£350m Housing Deal for the West Midlands announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer in Spring Statement

Chancellor Philip Hammond announces a Housing Deal with the West Midlands Combined...

West Midlands to unveil £10 billion prospectus for UK’s new growth capital

The world’s property market is to be handed billions of pounds of opportunities to stake a...

£20m WMCA pledge for Commonwealth Games Village

West Midlands Combined Authority pledges £20 million towards building the planned...

Apprentices on track to success

Half price travel scheme for thousands of young trainees is made permanent by Transport...

£90.4 million investment in Coventry as WMCA approves funding towards new railway station and Friargate development

Coventry is to get more than £90 million towards two landmark city centre schemes from the...

Government to study plans for bringing passenger services back to the Camp Hill Line in Birmingham

Transport secretary Chris Grayling confirms the government will consider Transport for...

Mayoral congestion-busting partnership gets ready for HS2

Political and transport leaders met today on a mission to keep the Midlands moving during...

West Midlands united in Channel 4 campaign

Countdown begins for residents to have their say on the future of West Midlands Fire Service

There are just a few days left to take part in a public consultation over the future of...

Midlands UK event programme to showcase investment opportunities on the world stage at MIPIM 2018

Midlands UK today revealed its event programme for MIPIM 2018, attending the global...

Mayors in joint call for government to review housing funding allocation to city-regions

England’s Metro Mayors met in Birmingham today to call on the Government for further...

Birmingham and Coventry to get clean and green buses in multi-million pound exhaust kits scheme

More than 400 buses in Birmingham and Coventry are to be fitted with pollution busting...

West Midlands Combined Authority approves budget for 2018/19

The West Midlands Combined Authority board approves its budget for the coming financial...

West Midlands flying high with UK drone technology trial

The West Midlands is one of just five UK locations chosen to explore potential uses of...

West Midlands Mayor takes to the streets with local pupils

The Mayor walked to school with primary school pupils in Tipton today to celebrate making...

New landmark HS2 stations a step closer, as designers are appointed

HS2 today revealed the world-leading architects, designers and engineers that will help...

Mental Health Superstar shines at awards

Wolverhampton community worker Gurbax Kaur carries off top award at the WMCA Thrive Mental...

Proud to present West Midlands’ mental health stars

Public’s chance to Ask Andy in Dudley

Members of the public can quiz the Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street at a meeting in...

Consultation starts on bus scheme driving cleaner air and better facilities for Wolverhampton

Public consultation has begun on a scheme to deliver cleaner buses and improved facilities...

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street to take questions over proposed WMCA budget

Andy Street will be quizzed at a public meeting in Birmingham by a WMCA scrutiny committee...

Top government officials shown major transport schemes

More than 100 London-based civil servants visit projects including new tram lines and rail...

Take a chance on ex-offenders, WMCA skills boss urges businesses

Former offenders and the long-term unemployed can help fill the skills shortage, says Dr...

Public invited to have their say on future of West Midlands Fire Service

Consultation will focus on independent review into how the service is structured

West Midlands Combined Authority joins Carillion support task force

A cross-agency group will ensure a co-ordinated approach to support workers and businesses...

West Midlands Combined Authority unveils proposed budget and Mayoral precept for 2018/19

West Midlands Combined Authority has unveiled its draft budget for 2018/19.

Mayor praises region for uniting behind successful Commonwealth Games bid

Decision to make Birmingham host city will provide global showcase for the West Midlands

WMCA appoints new director of public service reform

West Midlands Combined Authority appoints Dr Henry Kippin as director of public service...

Government regeneration and infrastructure expert joins West Midlands Combined Authority

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has appointed Gareth Bradford as its director of...

Still time to nominate mental health stars

Nominations for the Thrive Mental Health Commission Awards will stay open until after...

Mayor tops out first building at Paradise development

£700 million scheme another example of the region's upbeat commercial sector

New era of better trains and services as control of region’s rail network moves into local hands

A new era of rail travel offering passengers more frequent services, better trains and...

WMCA board approves plan for Midland Metro £70 penalty fare

A £70 penalty charge scheme for passengers travelling on the Midland Metro without a...

Wolverhampton Interchange gets £50m funding boost from WMCA

Interchange will create a new railway station connected to an extended tram network...

Change Into Action launch – new ways help rough sleepers

Change Into Action a pilot alternative giving scheme, launches today in Birmingham, with...

West Midlands wins funding to pilot disability employment support

West Midlands named as pilot area for employment support trial.

£80 million supercharge for region’s electric vehicle technology

The Mayor today welcomed a £80m supercharge to funding for electric vehicle technology in...

New Industrial Strategy to boost innovation for Midlands' businesses

WMCA and regional Local Enterprise Partnerships welcomed today’s government announcement...

Landmark conference sees faiths from across the West Midlands come together

Faith representatives from across the region attended a landmark conference organised by...

Nominations open for mental health star awards

Nominations are now open for the first Thrive Mental Health Commission Awards, to reward...

Conference aiming to build togetherness through faith

Homelessness, hate crime, leadership and the economy will be on the agenda of a...

Housing and Industrial Strategy at the forefront of new West Midlands Devolution Deal

Housing and Industrial Strategy are at the forefront of the new West Midlands Devolution...

Budget confirms second West Midlands devolution deal

The Chancellor confirmed a second devolution deal, alongside at least £1/4 billion for...

£250m Government transport cash signals go-ahead for Midland Metro extension

Mayor Andy Street welcomed the Prime Minister to the West Midlands today as news broke of...

Commission launched to help those from under-represented communities become leaders

A taskforce of inspirational role models has been launched to help people from...

Getting the West Midlands On The Move

Andy Street and Coventry's Olympian runner David Moorcroft launch West Midlands On The...

Let’s get moving

The WMCA is launching its physical activity strategy West Midlands On The Move,...

Mayor backs digital support for West Midlands in Government announcement

Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, has backed a package of proposals announced by...

Mayor sees how Finland tackles homelessness and rough sleeping

Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street has travelled to Finland on a fact-finding mission...

WMCA awards £3.7m to Telford & Wrekin Borough Council towards cleaning up brownfield sites for new homes

The West Midlands Combined Authority has made a £3.7 million grant to Telford & Wrekin...

£6.9m backing for Walsall town centre development by WMCA’s Collective Investment Fund

More than 100 new jobs will be created when a derelict piece of land in Walsall town...

Andy Street and fellow Mayors unite in call for more devolution

Mayor Andy Street and Britain’s six other regional mayors have issued a call to increase...

Mentoring partnership to get young people on the path to success

Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street and two key national youth mentoring organisations...

WMCA mental health work in government report

The WMCA’s mental health workplace wellbeing trial featured in a government report making...

Pedal power revolution for the West Midlands as bikeshare scheme gets set to roll

A bike-sharing hire scheme similar to London's Santander Cycles scheme is to be launched...

Sign-up to be part of West Midlands multi-faith conference

Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street is inviting faiths from across the region to a...

West Midlands Combined Authority working with Highways England to improve journeys

The West Midlands Combined Authority and Highways England join forces to improve M5...

€4m funding win for West Midlands cities’ migration-friendly plan

Three West Midlands cities have won over €4m to help communities get maximum benefit from...

Diwali fun for all in Birmingham city centre

Food, dance and fun will be on the menu for all the community with a Diwali celebration in...

Awards announced for mental health work

Thrive West Midlands to mark World Mental Health Day by announcing plans for awards to...

Public’s chance to Ask Andy in Sutton Coldfield public meeting

Members of the public have the chance to quiz the Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street...

Passengers to benefit as West Midlands Bus Alliance is renewed

Bus passengers across the West Midlands can look forward to even higher standards of...

New director Dr Julie Nugent joins WMCA leadership team

The West Midlands Combined Authority appoints Dr Julie Nugent as its new director of...

West Midlands is leading the way, Andy Street tells Tory conference

Andy Street tells this year’s Conservative Party conference of the continuing success of...

Government confirms Birmingham bid for the Commonwealth Games 2022

Birmingham is to be the UK’s official candidate city for the 2022 Commonwealth Games,...

Fare’s fair – Mayor of the West Midlands launches half-price travel scheme for young people

A scheme giving apprentices and trainees aged 18 or under half price travel on the...

£3.7m backing for Wednesfield development by WMCA’s Collective Investment Fund

New industrial buildings are springing up in Wolverhampton thanks to £3.7m backing from...

Mayor shown £41 million regeneration proposals for Dudley town centre

Investment package would continue to breathe new life into Dudley town centre

Andy Street and the ‘Mayor’s Movers’ runnning for Cure Leukaemia

Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street and a team of runners from the combined authority...

Birmingham Curzon HS2 regeneration plans boosted by funding for new Midland Metro stop

A £27.5 million funding package by the WMCA and GBSLEP has been committed to support the...

Learning global lessons in mental health

Thrive West Midlands lead officer Sarah Norman is planning to bring back best practice...

WMCA approves transport plan for the next decade

A transport blueprint that will see £3.4 billion of tram extensions, new suburban rail...

Mayor announces £2.1m Production Fund and new Screen Bureau for West Midlands

Creative England fund will build on film and television productions including Line of Duty...

Mayor appoints construction industry leader to business role

Phil Carlin of property investment company Seven Capital to head up new Business Advisory...

More than 30,000 apprentices and trainees to get half price bus and tram travel

Fares discount aimed at helping young people stay on the career ladder

Let's go for gold - Mayor hails choice of Birmingham

Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street has welcomed the decision to make Birmingham the...

Iron: Man kicks off next phase of Midland Metro tram expansion

Removal of iconic statue marks start of work on new £149 million Westside tram extension

Action plan proposed to unlock land for housing and jobs

Emphasis on bringing hundreds of hectares of brownfield land back into use, easing...

Midland Metro extension to Birmingham Edgbaston gets £59.8m green light from government

Transport minister Paul Maynard met WMCA deputy mayor Cllr Bob Sleigh and Metro bosses in...

Julia Goldsworthy appointed director of strategy for West Midlands Combined Authority

Devolution expert Julia Goldsworthy is to join the West Midlands Combined Authority as...

West Midlands businesses press Minister on Brexit approach as Mayor marks 100 days in office

Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street brought a key Brexit minister to the table with...

Mayor welcomes near £1 billion rail investment

Andy Street welcomes welcomes investment in new trains, extra seats and more frequent...

Mayor meets with PM to push the case for greater powers and funding

Further devolution, Commonwealth Games and the relocation of Channel 4 on the agenda at...

Mayor launches action plan to tackle traffic congestion

The Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, has announced the launch of an action plan...

£4.5M funding to boost employment support for disadvantaged people

Pilot scheme will trial a new approach to provide more job support for around 4,500...

Goldilocks Michael and his bears in Big Sleuth dash for charity

A team from the WMCA is to go hunting bears as part of the Big Sleuth - led by an unlikely...

Mayor welcomes publication of government's Air Quality Plan

Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street has welcomed the publication of a Government plan...

WMCA appoints finance director to top tier team

The WMCA has appointed a finance director - the latest addition to its new top tier team.

Bus scheme driving cleaner air and better facilities for Solihull town centre

Bus passengers in Solihull can expect cleaner buses and improved facilities if a landmark...

Talks set to start on second devolution deal for West Midlands

Business secretary Greg Clarke confirms the government and the West Midlands are set to...

Child ticketing gets smart with move on to Swift

Thousands of children across the West Midlands will see their travel passes move on to the...

Mayor welcomes Government confirmation of HS2 routes in north of England

Andy Street hails the "huge opportunities" for the West Midlands as Transport Secretary...

West Midlands Combined Authority gets £5.84m from Government to help keep traffic moving

Improved roads, reduced congestion and better journey times are the target in a £5.84m...

West Midlands Combined Authority submits its case for region to become the home of Channel 4

Midlands offers Channel 4 the best location for its HQ outside London and relocation could...

Swift rolled out on bus and rail as smartcard use hits 3m

The Swift smartcard is extended to rail and bus users outside the metropolitan area as the...

Deborah Cadman appointed new WMCA chief executive

West Midlands Combined Authority appoints Deborah Cadman as its new chief executive.

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street names his team for the coming year

Mayor Andy Street has revealed the team to deliver his priorities and those of the West...

Mayor declares Dudley “open for business” at DY5 launch

Dudley open for business says the Mayor at the launch of new enterprise zone DY5.

Science & Innovation Audit points the way to drive up productivity

Findings from a new Science and Innovation Audit point the way to drive up productivity in...

£200m Midland Metro expansion plans presented to Government

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street hands over the business case for the Wednesbury-Brierley...

Clean Air Day high on WMCA agenda

WMCA welcomes the UK’s first ever Clean Air Day with ideas to get people out of their...

National survey sees satisfaction soar on Midland Metro as passenger numbers near 8m

Patronage hits a record high as the Midland Metro sees the UK's biggest rise in tram...

Coventry development schemes awarded £3.7m loan by WMCA Collective Investment Fund

The new West Midlands mayor has welcomed investment by the West Midlands Combined...

West Midlands Combined Authority launches Forum for Growth

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is staging a launch event at the end of next...

Global manufacturer Guhring unveils new UK HQ in Birmingham

German-owned cutting tool specialist opens £12 million facility at city’s Advanced...

Digital tech industries to add £2 billion to region’s economy

Report shows how a growing and increasingly innovative technology sector will create...

New Mayor and combined authority back bid to host Commonwealth Games

Birmingham's bid to bring the 2022 Games to the region has been given an emphatic...

Historic vote sees Andy Street elected first West Midlands Mayor

Conservative candidate wins a three year term as Mayor and will also chair the West...

Voters urged to ‘be part of history’ as polls open for region's first elected Mayor

People have until 10pm tonight to choose who they want to oversee the on-going transfer of...

West Midlands mayoral election – how to find your polling station

With the forthcoming West Midlands mayoral election now less than a week away voters can...

West Midlands Growth Company is formed to promote region on global stage

A new company to co-ordinate the region’s business and tourism assets to secure investment...

West Midlands Walking Out Of Darkness – got the T-shirt?

Ten days left to register for West Midlands Walking Out Of Darkness - time to get the...

Deadline looms to apply for a proxy vote for West Midlands mayoral election

Voters wanting a proxy vote for the historic West Midlands mayoral election have just a...

First mayoral election postal ballot papers go out to voters

Voters who have registered for a postal vote in the forthcoming West Midlands mayoral...

Just days left to apply for mayoral election postal votes

People need to apply quickly if they want to vote but cannot make it to their local...

Innovative support scheme for young people

Transport for West Midlands is supporting a £50 million scheme to help young people into...

Be part of history

Voters are urged to 'be part of history' next month - by deciding who will be the West...

WMCA starts search for permanent chief executive

The search to find a permanent chief executive for the West Midlands Combined Authority...

West Midlands Walking Out Of Darkness

Suicide prevention and mental health awareness campaigners Jonny Benjamin and Neil...

Only one week left to register for West Midlands mayoral election

Commission launched to boost productivity and skills

Expertise of business people, technical specialists and academics will be harnessed to...

Nominations close for candidates for the West Midlands Combined Authority mayoral election

The official list of candidates for the first West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)...

WMCA's transport arm to take direct control of Midland Metro services

Decision will see Transport for West Midlands bring operations 'in house' as major...

New look smartcard rolled out to thousands of rail passengers

Transport for West Midlands to switch 9,000 nTrain direct debit customers from paper...

West Midlands Combined Authority gives £53m to Black Country LEP for brownfield clean-up projects

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded £53m to a programme to help landowners...

Independent chair sought for key WMCA position

WMCA makes investment towards £5.5m development of former Birmingham factory site

WMCA welcomes Midlands Engine Strategy announcement by Chancellor Philip Hammond

There are big wins for the West Midlands in the Midlands Engine Strategy announced by...

WMCA welcomes findings of Inclusive Growth Commission

WMCA chair Cllr Bob Sleigh welcomes a think tank report calling for a new deal between...

West Midlands Combined Authority growth company scheme gets ministerial support

The creation of a West Midlands Combined Authority growth company to market the region and...

Boost mental health awareness and suicide prevention with ‘Walking Out of Darkness’

New senior management roles at West Midlands Combined Authority

Martin Reeves, Chief Executive at Coventry City Council and Jan Britton, Chief Executive...

The West Midlands Citizen’s Jury application process is closing

There are just a few days left to be considered for a place on the region’s Mental Health...

HS2 go-ahead to power West Midlands renaissance

The news that Royal Assent is to be granted for the high-speed rail route between London...

Local people needed for West Midlands Mental Health Commission

The emerging West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Mental Health Commission is working...

Regional resilience plans approved

West Midlands Combined Authority has approved plans to help cope with anticipated...

Time for action on mental health, launch event is told

Action - not words – was the challenge at the launch of ‘Thrive West Midlands’ - the West...

Dudley’s Business and Innovation Enterprise Zone gets the green light

A multi-million pound business and innovation Enterprise Zone in Brierley Hill has been...

Call to action on mental health

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) will next week launch an action plan to transform...

Firm appointed for Coventry redevelopment project

Shearer Property Group to deliver multi-million pound City Centre South scheme which is...

Combined Authority responds to Government's Industrial Strategy

Consultation on Green Paper offers chance to shape a strategy that supports the region’s...

First Midland Metro tram leaves UK to be fitted with batteries

A Midland Metro tram is in Spain to be fitted with hi-tech batteries allowing it to run...

WMCA points government to priority projects

WMCA leaders highlighted priority projects to the National Infrastructure Commission.

Clearance work to begin on Wednesbury-Brierley Hill Midland Metro extension

Work to progress the proposed extension of the Midland Metro from Wednesbury to Brierley...

OBE honour for Combined Authority chair

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) chair Cllr Bob Sleigh has been awarded an OBE in...

Authority welcomes Government announcement on business rates

The region's seven metropolitan councils are set to keep 100 per cent of business rates...

West Midlands Region shortlisted for prestigious National Rail Awards

Local Enterprise Partnerships working as part of the Combined Authority have been...

Coventry cashes in on devolution deal

WMCA has approved almost £100 million in funding for major city centre development in...

Original artworks put West Midlands on the map

Specially commissioned original artwork is now on public transport maps and posters across...

West Midlands Combined Authority makes first commercial development funding award

A £21.6 million development creating an estimated 425 jobs is the first project to receive...

WMCA Mental Health Commission director in post

Superintendent Sean Russell has begun his role as Mental Health Commission implementation...

HS2 a catalyst for West Midland prosperity, Parliamentary reception is told

Delegates hear how package of transport projects and skills investment can secure maximum...

Further devolution on course for West Midlands following Autumn Statement – WMCA chief

Today’s Autumn Statement charts the route to further devolved powers for the region, Cllr...

WMCA chair welcomes Govt announcement on HS2

WMCA chair Cllr Bob Sleigh welcomes a Government anouncement setting out its preferred...

WMCA appoints independent audit & standards chair

WMCA has appointed David Lane as independent chair of its key audit and standards...

Programme to boost employment support for people with disabilities and health conditions

Government support announced to design a trial scheme for unemployed with health issues in...

avid: Devolution deal is proving to be great news for the West Midlands

Communities Secretary Sajid Javid today welcomed progress local leaders across the West...

West Midlands Combined Authority unveils housing growth prospectus for Greater Icknield and Smethwick

A blueprint to accelerate the building of more than 5,000 new homes in Birmingham and the...

Public Accounts Committee comes to the region

Parliament comes to the region next week when City of Wolverhampton Council hosts the...

New Cross Country rail contract ‘lost opportunity’

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) transport boss has branded a new contract for...

TfWM wins top award at transport Oscars

The West Midlands Combined Authority has landed a major award after its transport arm was...

Government commitment for HS2 puts region on track for greater prosperity

High speed rail line will boost regional economy, creating thousands of new jobs and...

Midland Metro does the double at Global Light Rail awards

The Midland Metro is celebrating a glorious double after scooping two prizes at the...

Minister praises WMCA for work on HS2 as party conference hailed a success for region

The Government is 100% committed to the HS2 high speed rail line with building work...

Campaigning comic commuter embarks on another challenge

Adham Fisher sets out to visit every train station and tram stop in the West Midlands in...

Milestone reached for proposed £137.2m Midland Metro extension in Birmingham

The Midland Metro Alliance has formally applied on behalf of the West Midlands Combined...

Prime Minister welcomed to region by combined authority chair

Cllr Bob Sleigh meets Mrs May as Conservative Party opens in Birmingham

‘Good transport links vital to future prosperity through Midlands Engine’, Labour conference hears

Good transport links will play a vital part in the economic strategy aiming to bring...

Midlands Engine at party conferences

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) delegates to last week’s Labour Party Conference...

West Midlands Combined Authority chair calls for greater devolution in open letter to Prime Minister

The chair of the West Midlands Combined Authority today issued a letter of welcome to...

Mayoral functions consultation report submitted to government

A report summarising the findings of a public consultation over what powers a mayoral West...

Transport minister Andrew Jones launches Swift card on West Midlands rail network

Transport minister Andrew Jones MP has launched the Swift smartcard on to the West...

Consultation call on better Black Country cycling & walking routes

Transport bosses are seeking views on plans for radical improvements to Black Country...

Independent chair sought for top West Midlands Combined Authority committee

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking an independent chair for one of its...

West Midlands Land Commission launched to help unlock sites for development

Independent panel of property and infrastructure experts will advise on suitable land for...

Alejandro Moreno appointed as director of Midland Metro Alliance

Alejandro Moreno has been appointed as director of the Midland Metro Alliance.

Sajid Javid MP officially opens Bromsgrove Railway Station

Bromsgrove MP Sajid Javid has officially opened the town's new £24m railway station.

New look at mental health care

A panel of people with personal experience of mental health issues has helped to shape...

West Midlands Combined Authority receives multi-million pound devo boost

Local people in the West Midlands today received a multi-million pound cash boost to...

Cllr Peter Hughes appointed chair of Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Committee will review decisions and actions of the Combined Authority Board in its work to...

WMCA welcomes Prime Minister’s praise for West Midlands

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) chairman has today welcomed warm words of...

Reducing inter-city services is unacceptable, government told

Proposed cuts to long distance trains calling at Wolverhampton and Coventry would damage...

WMCA support for Commonwealth Games bid...

The Chair of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has offered his support to...

Award-winning Jobseeker support goes online

Jobseekers in the West Midlands can now access award-winning support anytime, anywhere -...

London Midland and Transport for West Midlands sign new partnership deal

Rail passengers are in line for a range of benefits and enhanced services following the...

Aston Martin boss gives WMCA’s Productivity and Skills Commission a flying start

Dr Andy Palmer CMG, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd, has...

Physical activity is at the heart of new vision for the WMCA

An exciting and ambitious new plan to increase physical activity across the West Midlands...

New era in public transport begins as Midland Metro Alliance is formally signed

A new partnership to revolutionise the £1.2 billion construction of future tram routes...

West Midlands businesses in box-seat for HS2 opportunities

Businesses across the West Midlands are being given a head-start as the race begins to bid...

Mayoral West Midlands Combined Authority consultation begins

A consultation on the Mayoral West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Functions Scheme...

Transport bosses welcome rail improvement proposals

West Midlands transport bosses today welcomed a Network Rail study outlining future...

Portfolios announced

Today the newly vested WMCA announced the portfolios for Lead members at its first AGM,...

European referendum statement

Cllr Bob Sleigh, chair of the West Midlands Combined Authority, said: “We are taking...

Go- ahead given for Wolverhampton tram extension

Plans to extend the Midland Metro in Wolverhampton were given the go-ahead today (Tuesday...

First day for WMCA

The Order officially creating the West Midlands Combined Authority came into force today.

Jobs Homes Growth

The West Midlands Combined Authority’s Strategic Economic Plan (SEP), launched today, is...

£4 billion of transport infrastructure over coming decade

The emerging West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) will drive forward more than £4...

Collective Investment Fund (CIF) set to stimulate major growth

The setting up of a £70 million commercial development war-chest will stimulate jobs,...

Mental Health Commission paving the way for transforming delivery of mental health services

Plans to revolutionise the way people with mental health needs are cared for across the...

Update on Strategic Economic Plan (SEP) launch

We are looking forward to launching our Strategic Economic Plan (SEP) ‪tomorrow (‪10 June)...

Laura Shoaf appointed managing director of Transport for West Midlands

In one of its final actions before being dissolved the West Midlands Integrated Transport...

Council welcomes Magna International announcement: Multi-million pound investment in new Telford facility

Telford & Wrekin Council today welcomed the announcement that Magna International Inc...

Proposed new bus powers welcomed

Proposals offering the West Midlands greater freedom to improve its local bus services...

Mental Health Commission listening events a success

Over 120 people have taken part in a series of listening events as part of the West...

West Midlands unis to join forces in devolution-inspired collaboration

Three West Midlands universities are joining forces to meet the demands of devolution...

Major step forward for National College for High Speed Rail as construction starts

Ground breaking ceremonies at Birmingham and Doncaster sites mark the start of...

Draft WMCA order in Parliament

The draft West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) establishment order has now been...

Last chance to have your say on the Mental Health Commission

People who want to contribute to the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Mental Health...

Have your say on the Mental Health Commission

The West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) Mental Health Commission is holding a series...

West Midlands Combined Authority tribute to Councillor Darren Cooper

Leaders and officers from the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) have expressed shock...

West Midlands Combined Authority response to budget

The West Midlands Combined Authority has welcomed the Chancellor’s backing for the...

Mental Health Commission listening events coming soon

The West Midland Combined Authority’s (WMCA) Mental Health Commission is holding a series...

Councils agree to sign up to WMCA

Sandwell Council has become the seventh, and final of the original local authorities in...

Walsall formally joins the West Midlands Combined Authority

At a specially convened full council last night (7 March 2016) Walsall Council members...

Positive response to WMCA survey

There were over 1900 responses to the survey that will help government decide whether it...

WMCA survey is closing

The survey that will help inform the government’s decision on whether it is appropriate to...

Stratford District Council welcomed to WMCA

The Chair of the emerging West Midlands Combined Authority shadow board, Councillor Bob...

Stratford District Council's press release

Stratford District Council joins West Midlands Combined Authority

Coventry and Warwickshire LEP event

Coventry and Warwickshire businesses have been told that their interests will be at the...

Consultation starts for West Midlands Combined Authority

The emerging West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is consulting on its proposed role...

New website for WMCA

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has launched phase one of its new website....

Exciting 12 months ahead for incoming West Midlands Combined Authority

Leaders in the West Midlands are confident the region’s emerging Combined Authority will...

Mental health commission heads to Westminster

Norman Lamb MP, chair of the West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) mental health...

Chancellor’s tribute to devolution proposal for West Midlands

Chancellor George Osborne heralded historic devolution deals, including the biggest in the...

Businesses welcome historic devolution agreement

Business leaders from across the region have welcomed the proposed devolution agreement...

Historic devolution agreement reached for the West Midlands

Senior politicians and business leaders across the West Midlands are hailing the country’s...

Find your future at The Skills Show

The nation’s largest skills and careers show comes to Birmingham 19-21 November.

Norman Lamb MP announced as chair of mental health commission for the West Midlands Combined Authority

WMCA Scheme submitted to government

The shadow West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has submitted its final Scheme and...

WMCA builds support at Parliamentary event

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) took its ambitious programme of growth and...

Parliamentary event speeches

This week (20 October) a parliamentary reception about the proposed West Midlands Combined...

West Midlands Combined Authority Shadow Board appoints Chair and Vice Chair

Councillor Bob Sleigh of Solihull Council has been elected Chair of the West Midlands...

Devolution proposals for the West Midlands submitted to government today

Ambitious proposals that, if agreed, would see powers devolved from Westminster to the...

Growing the UK economy through a Midlands Engine

A West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) that has plans to become an economic powerhouse...

Growing the UK economy through a Midlands Engine 1

A West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) that has plans to become an economic powerhouse...