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WMCA helps secure almost £2m to provide long-term accommodation for homeless
Mayor Andy Street has written to more than 80,000 businesses urging them to take...
More than 400 new jobs expected to be created by 2 Park Square office scheme
Ground breaking project to reduce greenhouse gases and improve air quality
Support will help to develop plans for zero carbon hubs and reduce energy costs
More than 300 people with a history of rough sleeping have been helped off the streets
Talks held to identify priorities, challenges and opportunities of a green post Covid-19...
New sustainable development will include a mix of private and affordable rent properties
Donation by IM group will boost supply for local people working in health and social care
Funding will see even more new housing and commercial developments on neglected brownfield...
Mayor visits Tesco in Spring Hill to meet young people who have gained job placements...
Pioneering use of 5G enables GPs to conduct first ever contact free treatment of care home...
WMCA has contributed towards redevelopment of the world class athletics stadium
Faith group launches
New hotline will help residents keep their homes warm this winter
West Midlands cycle hire to launch with 1,500 bikes next Spring
The 1.7km extension will run from Bull Street, in the city centre, to Digbeth, adding four...
As Virtual Forest nears 11,000 trees the latest trees are planted in Walsall
Major new training programme set to help local people gain jobs in one of the region’s...
More support to help people who have health conditions get back into work
The addition of more windows and perforated metal panels have added interest to the...
Joint winter homelessness plan announced for West Midlands
“I didn’t think I would be able to cycle;" Tom praises WMCA cycling scheme on...
Opportunity for local people to learn skills to start new career as TV researchers,...
Chance for young people to shape the region
The fleet of Ring and Ride minibuses have been redeployed to help key workers at four...
Pioneer Park in Telford is expected to create more than 200 jobs once completed
Free hacking lab for students and adults to develop cyber skills and work towards new...
City Centre South project will create new homes, shops, restaurants, cinema and jobs
Opportunity for region to secure funding for public transport, housebuilding and...
Plan to regenerate largest undeveloped brownfield plot in the Black Country takes step...
First event of its kind brings together local & global leaders to drive regional growth
More than 50 actions to help put an end to health inequalities in the region.
Help for businesses to improve their digital skills to compete in post-pandemic economy
West Midlands expertise and businesses reach for the stars
The second round of Active Travel Fund money will go towards the delivery of the 500 mile...
Office development one of several WMCA funded projects under way in Coventry city centre
The Mayor highlights need for vital tariff-free exports agreement
Similar byelaws are already in force on trains and trams
Two webinars will feature local employers who are recruiting now and experts advising on...
The intricate section of rail allows trams to move from one track to another
The 750 tonne crane has been brought in to lift the footbridge into place which will span...
Green Innovation Challenge invites applicants from West Midlands start-ups to access 5G
Success of homelesness scheme can be replicated across the country says Mayor.
Diwali on the screen celebrations
Local CEO says it's important to discuss mental health in the workplace
Thousands of high-quality six-month work placements to be created in new scheme
New scheme to encourage race equality in the boardroom
Church sets up new jobs and skills website following call for action at faith briefing
Park Sheet Metal was called on to use its expertise to help manufacture up to 10,000...
Pool Meadow will feature new lighting and colour scheme, refurbished public toilets, new...
Demolition of eyesore car park will kickstart plans to revitalise the town.
Disused railway track removed as part of the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension
New strategic faith group calls for key members
New advisory service will tackle fuel poverty
The proposed stations at Darlaston and Willenhall were backed by Walsall Council’s...
HS2 will create more than 400,000 contracts to businesses during construction of the line
Solihull marks Change into Action 12 month landmark
Mayor visits Birmingham school to see Thrive at Work in practice
New offer for young people guarantees training and career opportunities
Experts will help the region fight climate change and become carbon neutral by 2041.
Success as project gets more people cycling
Facility will help establish the region as a global leader in state-of-the-art...
#WMOpen4Biz is being run by the WMCA and is backed by trade and industry leaders, to...
The West Midlands Combined Authority has partnered with the City & Guilds Foundation to...
More mental health support for West Midlands
Virtual event during Birmingham Tech Week for residents to find out more about how to...
Citizens' Network for disabled people launches
Former Caparo steelworks will be transformed into a new 252-home community.
Free digital bootcamps offer guaranteed job interview on completion
Mayor goes litter picking to 'Keep Britain Tidy'
Online event will feature construction employers talking about the variety of jobs in the...
Facilities to include a ticket office, toilets, an out-of-hours entrance, lifts and new...
Mayor's annual charity campaign gets underway
Funding sought for transport and infrastructure; employment and skills; and improving...
All three proposed stations on the Camp Hill line – Moseley, Kings Heath and Hazelwell -...
Mayor and HS2 host summit targeting the region's small and medium sized businesses
WM5G investing £2.4 million to support development of new products and services to...
Green bus fleet is example of how region is cutting emissions
Construction on the next stage of the route has continued throughout the Covid-19 crisis
Mayor comments on latest restrictions due to be introduced next week
WMCA awarded for support of armed forces employees
Local people learning construction skills on flagship £73m project in Smethwick
Faith briefings LED by WMCA urge communities to remain vigilant
West Midlands Combined Authority part of new nework to benefit regional economy
More support for West Midlands-based businesses owners for whom English is not their first...
Mayor comments following announcement from Secretary of State for Health
Free access to online courses to boost the region's skills
WMCA’s trailblazing, brownfield-first approach sees derelict industrial sites cleaned up...
Sweedish company Voi to run trials in six zones across the region
The West Midlands and Birmingham are ranked highest in new 5G mobile coverage study by...
New Thrive at Work Foundation level launched
WMCA signs up to the full International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition...
Two big companies sign up to apprenticeship scheme
Walking and cycling being prescribed to tackle poor mental health in the West Midlands
Week of free virtual opportunities fairs showcases wide range of options for young people...
Long-standing inequalities affecting ethnic minority groups have been shown up by the...
Leaders have submitted a proposal to Government to devolve more powers from Whitehall to...
WMCA's summer programme offers thousands of opportunities to prepare young people for...
Partnership funds training costs of 250 apprentices at 135 SMEs in region’s fastest...
Bridge comes down as work ramps up on UK's biggest light rail project
500 miles of routes will help meet a rediscovered passion for cycling since the...
Bus, rail and tram networks are all running a comprehensive or full timetable with...
Safer Travel plan launched
Eight ‘shovel ready’ projects, ranging from the National Brownfield Land Institute to Very...
Full demolition of city's old station building gets underway as £150m Interchange scheme...
WMCA funds more training courses thanks to extra £5.3m from Department for Education
Citizens' Panel lists its priorities for West Midlands recovery
CrossCountry and Chiltern Railways are the first train operators to join the...
Local college partnership wins £500,000 from Government fund to keep more young people in...
Plan will also look to further encourage more cycling and walking and cut car use
WMCA and BCU sign MoU on West Midlands National Park
WMCA urged not to forget Black Lives Matter movement
Approval means that work can start later this year on building a new fit-for-purpose...
WMCA-funded scheme gives local jobseekers tailored job advice and specialist support in...
The new Swift Go service is aimed at occasional travellers and calculates the best value...
WMCA showcases new construction skills that local people are learning to help region build...
Plans to enhance our open spaces
New data reveals demand for mental health and skills ‘pop-ups’ in West Midlands
Event helps to put the West Midlands on the map as leaders in 5G innovation
This is the latest in a series of disused industrial sites to be redeveloped under the...
Shuttle buses have been running from park and ride sites at Metro stops and railway...
WMCA funds fourth free bootcamp at the School of Code
Work under way to find operators to deliver the on-street trials across the region
Officers have asked 533 passengers to leave buses, trains or metro since June 29
Mental health highlighted as a priority by Citizens' Panel member
Work coaches to be employed to help job seekers
WMCA boost apprenticeships at SMEs
WMCA funding will clean up and unlock another three acres of brownfield land paving the...
Retrofit ambition for thousands of homes in West Midlands
The hospitality industry has been one of the sectors hardest hit by the Covid-19
Funding will kick-start infrastructure projects that can be underway within 18 months
Bosses from across the region sign joint letter to the Chancellor urging him to back plan...
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has signed up to a ground-breaking participation...
Funding to deliver fast-track measures including pop-up cycle lanes this summer
Up to 7,500 new homes across the region to be built on brownfield sites
Learners who complete the programme will be guaranteed a job interview at a local company
Projects include cars which find their own parking space
Post pandemic support for veterans from WMCA and Royal British Legion
WMCA helps learners to provide better care, develop their careers and gain vital skills...
Plan sets out the immediate actions needed to stimulate economy following coronavirus
WMCA funds training programme to help disadvantaged Coventry residents gain new skills
Call for all organisations in the region to commit to building an inclusive community
Training will give local people the skills needed to gain new jobs in construction
Isolation rules will have long-term impact on region's travel and business tourism...
WMCA funds ethical hacking, computer network and security challenge centre to help young...
Timetable agreed for services to call at Willenhall and Darlaston stations
West Midlands Citizens' Panel gets underway
Sandwell Council and Amazon are the latest big employers to pledge their remaining...
Measures include pop-up cycle lanes and wider footways
Green plan to recover from economic impact of Covid-19
New Citizens’ Panel has been set up to help guide the West Midlands’ recovery
Aim is to squeeze an even bigger reward from the Games and help create an economic legacy...
Event will give all 21 colleges across the West Midlands opportunity to virtually meet...
Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Fund covers the costs of training apprentices at IT company...
Offenders are increasingly likely to be caught and face long jail sentences
Change into Action reaches £150k milestone
Sector supports more than 135,000 jobs and contributes around £12bn a year to the local...
Healthcare assistant uses skills from WMCA-funded course on NHS front line in fight...
Greater use of modern methods can help deliver more homes faster as the region recovers...
Concerns are growing that virus will lead to more people becoming homeless
Railway station is part of a £150m rail, tram and bus interchange
New programme to help thousands of people land jobs created by the Birmingham 2022...
A virtual roundtable has been hosted by the Mayor as part of Public Health England review...
Further progress on plans to reopen Birmingham's Camp Hill line
Region meets with Cabinet to outline what is needed for a successful economic recovery
Birmingham shopkeeper says he's overwhelmed by customers' little acts of kindness during...
Connected and autonomous vehicle technology to be tested on 300km of roads between...
WMCA shares Sophia's video messages to help people experiencing mental health issues...
Changes needed to help hard hit sectors such as hospitality, tourism and leisure
WMCA funds training in customer service skills to help refugees gain new jobs
Virtual Iftar to be hosted by Mayor of the West Midlands
Quick but safe return for construction industry seen as crucial to region's economic...
Keeping passengers and staff safe remains the priority
Ring and ride fleet redeployed as free shuttle bus service for NHS staff
Trial could revolutionise the way people travel whilst bolstering the fight against...
Faith groups work helps the region tackle pandemic
Region’s political and business leaders have endorsed priorities for the economic revival...
People across the West Midlands asked to reveal acts of kindness
Financial stability of region's universities critical to region’s post-Covid-19 economic...
Scheme set up by the WMCA creates 84 new social care apprenticeships in one month
Season travel pass holders staying at home for lockdown urged to claim their refund
Cash injection would get major infrastructure projects up and running as coronavirus...
Exercise advice for disabled people from blind footballer and dual Paralympian
WMCA equips local people with skills to gain jobs in key sector in driving the region’s...
Chair of Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership and Worcestershire 5G is new chair of...
Recovery plan to be drawn up in the face of Covid-19's impact on local economy
West Mids screen industry gets investment support
Multi-million-pound investments will unlock and transform former industrial sites at...
WMCA funds digital training to give local people the skills they need to get new and...
Testing will help keep network running and make it safer for key workers like nurses and...
Local training providers, funded by the WMCA, train hundreds of key workers for the new...
More than 367 companies have so far responded to the call for medical grade protective...
WMCA to support post Covid-19 recovery of the region’s arts and cultural organisations
Dedicated web-based platform will link up and coordinate offers and requests.
Digital training to help physical acitvity sector connect with people
Duke of Cambridge and Andy Street among the dignitaries at a virtual launch of the medical...
WMCA-funded construction training courses move online for the first time
Research shows that young people are being disproportionately hit by the crisis
Mayor joins this year's Vaisakhi celebrations via social media
Local people continue to gain new skills as training providers move courses online
Bosses offered advice to boost their employees wellbeing during coronavirus crisis
Specific Government funding stream of £561m for more than 50,000 West Midlands firms
Local bus operators and West Midlands Metro have teamed up to support NHS staff
Alternative methods of connecting with followers being set up due to lockdown
Some self-employed people and medium-sized businesses have found themselves unable to...
Ed Cox will work to ensure a growing economy brings shared prosperity to everyone in the...
Transport staff also thanked for keeping networks running for key workers
Three major cities and more than 2,000 businesses to benefit
WMCA launches two websites for residents seeking support from their local communities or...
Site provides a bespoke resource for businesses seeking up-to-date advice and financial...
Call to donate money to Change into action to help West Midlands homeless
WMCA to work with all providers to develop proposals for funding for 2020/21 academic...
The Mayor has been speaking to ministers directly regarding the need for extra financial...
Only critical workers or people collecting essential food and medicine supplies should be...
This follows the decision by leading supermarkets to open early exclusively for older...
Focus on delivering a safe, clean and functioning public transport network
WMCA funds £100,000 hub to offer local people free construction training and a guaranteed...
Alternative giving scheme to help homeless people launches in Walsall
Quality, affordable homes planned for staff working at the new Midland Metropolitan...
WMCA signs Memorandum of Understanding with innovative developers Urban Splash
Part of a £250 million investment to revitalise town centres across the West Midlands
Youth employability advisors will be working exclusively with young jobseekers from...
Include Me WM's 50th sign up
Skills hub will offer new jobs to 150 local people over the next 12 months
WMCA's virtual forest takes root
The West Midlands Combined Authority gains real living wage employer status
Federation of Small Businesses backs scheme set up by the WMCA to cover the cost of...
Mayor's Community Champions recognised
Youth Opportunities Taskforce will build on the success of Wolves at Work initiatives that...
Lendlease, Pertemps and BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK are the latest big employers to...
Funding deal announced between combined authority and Sandwell Council paving the way for...
WMCA funds training to give adults the skills they need to work on major infrastructure...
The pretend pupils at Clifton Primary School in Balsall Heath discourage cars from...
New initiative that will help rough sleepers launches in Coventry
Deal will secure 78 affordable homes and jobs for local people
Region’s best visitor venues honoured with awards in 15 categories
Latest figures show numbers have fallen by almost a third
Call for collaboration to support the region’s homeless ex-service men and women
WMCA enables local people to get the skills needed for new jobs through the adult...
WMCA's Automotive Skills Taskforce brings the industry together with education and...
Motorists taking part will be asked to scrap their cars and in return be given mobility...
WMCA funds pilot scheme to help region's independent TV sector discover new talent
Nearly £3 million of Government funding for projects in Coventry, Rugeley and Sandwell
Budget includes investment of more than £629 million in transport, housing and jobs
WMCA's Connecting Communities programme gives local residents tailored job advice and...
Mayor Andy Street and leader of Birmingham City Council Ian Ward respond to high speed...
The Sprint bus will run uninterrupted service from Walsall to Birmingham Airport and...
The Birmingham Eastside extension will run from the existing Metro line at Bull Street to...
Combined Authority buys site which has stood empty and neglected for a decade
WMCA launches second round of procurement through the adult education budget, including...
Range of professional service careers in construction showcased as part of National...
Commuters can now leave their cars at Bradley Lane tram stop's new 200 space car park
Opportunity for West Midlands residents to apply for funding to host celebrations during...
WMCA holds Plant Construction Careers Live event to raise awareness of variety of careers...
New definition could benefit thousands of key workers
Transfer fund set up by the WMCA creates nearly 250 new apprenticeships across the region
WMCA backed Alexander Stadium redevelopment plan approved
Thrive awards recognise the unsung heroes who are improving mental health in their area
WMCA and other West Midlands’ public sector leaders set to unveil big plans at the event
Eyesore Cavendish House to finally be bulldozed as work starts on £449m project to bring...
Pioneering initiative to promote, inspire and encourage good design across the West...
WMCA starts conversation on how everyone can play their part in tackling climate change
The Library of Birmingham, Wolverhampton Civic Centre and historic Himley Hall near Dudley...
Transport Secretary Grant Schapps finds out how new state-of-the-art facility is helping...
New director will lead identification and evaluation of major new sector developments for...
Solihull fun runners raised more than £2,000 for the Change Into Action charity
WMCA helps to breathe new life into derelict, industrial land in Oldbury
Former world champion visits Smethwick school to back Living Streets school run campaign
Partners from across the health, local authority and sports sectors have come together to...
#WM2041 report intended to start the conversation on tackling climate change in the...
WMCA funds training at the centre to give local people the skills they need to work on...
WMCA aims to double the value of the region's social economy over the next decade
Some 13 local experts sought for new Regional Board for Tourism
Residents across the West Midlands urged to nominate someone who has made a difference to...
Landmark buildings to be lit up as part of campaign to support mental health on one of the...
Record breaking year for the versatile smart travel card with 240,000 customers using it...
Visit boosts WMCA's plans to build major battery production plant in region
Feasibility study confirms proposals are viable
People urged to leave the car at home and take advantage of comprehensive bus and tram...
Region’s senior leaders attend MIPIM Asia and Hong Kong Science Park
Extra funding from the WMCA brings top circus acts to Bilston Christmas Street Festival
Bus journeys up in the West Midlands at a time when they are falling in most other parts...
Cycle route investment will support projects in Birmingham, the Black Country and...
Experts gather to look at the link between physical activity and a healthy mind
WMCA funds first training course of its kind in the region to help adult learners rebuild...
West Midlands Metro trams will today start picking up and dropping off passengers at the...
WMCA holds event to show how adult education has changed in the region over the past...
Transport for West Midlands has launched @WMRoads twitter, providing an up-to-date,...
New figures show an 8.7% rise in new apprenticeships created in the West Midlands
Winter plan provides a commitment that no one needs to sleep rough as shelters, hostels,...
Thrive into Work finds jobs for more than 350 people with physical and mental health...
Figures are a major boost as region strives to meet future housing demand
Automotive firm has taken on an additional 25 apprentices thanks to the Apprenticeship...
WMCA Include Me manager Mark Fosbrook is awarded an honorary Phd in recognition of his...
Wasps Group signs up to Include Me WM and pledges to champion opportunities for people...
Jasper Carrott enjoyed a special day riding his very own tram on the new Metro extension
The West Midlands Combined Authority Board has today approved the allocation of £25...
Status update on the development of its plans to tackle the climate change emergency...
Large employers donate unspent apprenticeship levy funds to smaller companies in WMCA...
Perry Barr Station to be redeveloped ahead of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
£4.2 million loan will help build 30 apartments built next to award-winning Grade II...
Large employers pay 100% of apprenticeship training and assessment costs for smaller...
Buildbase, the RAC and the University of Warwick are the latest big employers to pledge...
£1.3m funded programme launch to boost creative business growth across the West Midlands
Pilot work coaching scheme to help young, unemployed people secure job opportunities,...
Walsall Bus Station to trial free Wi-Fi following completion of £680,000 refurbishment
Aston Villa Foundation signs up to Include Me West Midlands to deliver more inclusive...
Online giant Google is to make crucial climate data available in the region’s three main...
A final call for nominations for Thrive Mental Health Star Awards is made as the 3...
More than 6,000 young people aged 11 to 25 have benefited from the Mayor’s Mentors...
Overnight testing of trams as construction of extension to Centenary Square nears final...
Mayor celebrates rich diversity of the region at Diwali on the Square
Solihull organisations show their commitment to increasing diversity in their leadership
£2m Better Streets fund grants to pay for 34 community projects to encourage cycling and...
WMCA funds new construction hub to help local unemployed people get into work
WMCA supports GoodGym social movement, for local people to get active and use their energy...
Former sewage works site in the Black Country to be transformed with 750 homes
Sector-based Work Academy welcomes new cohort of students
An ambitious set of programmes is designed to lift the West Midlands from the bottom of...
The Include Me initiative was the inspiration behind the Accessible Games - the second...
WMCA organises spectacular free event to celebrate Festival of Light
Please note this event has been cancelled
Move is just the latest example of support to kick-start new commercial developments and...
Digital training providers showcase opportunities for businesses to upskill their...
Some of the UK’s most creative individuals including Peaky Blinders writer Steven Knight...
World Homeless Day was marked in Birmingham today with the launch of a ground-breaking...
Theatre in education company Loudmouth make a noise about being the 100th organisation to...
Call to action for local people to nominate unsung heroes for Thrive Awards on World...
WMCA names 10 organisations across the region that will be training the digital workers of...
New battery powered trams will double the size of the West Midlands Metro fleet
WMCA's unique Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Fund has hit a £5million milestone
Businesses are being encouraged to tap into WMCA's levy funding, which can cover 100% of...
New £4 million unit to tackle violent crime in the West Midlands
Micro businesses urged to take advantage of tool kit ahead of October 31
More powers will further strengthen English regions
New bus lanes and junction upgrades to improve bus services following Government grant
Aston community arts centre now reopened and hosting careers fair
West Bromwich residents invited to ask the Mayor of the West Midlands about what matters...
WMCA-funded hub in Broad Street will offer local people free construction training and a...
WMCA-funded programme helps long-term unemployed back into work
WMCA makes £7m available to help build new retail park on derelict land in Sheldon
Honorary doctorate for Paralympian and former wheelchair basketball international Mark...
WMCA sets target of cutting out all single-use plastics by the end of 2020
Sprint plans amended to retain more parking spaces for residents
WMCA highlights why inclusion makes good business sense as well as ensuring that all...
Rail industry bosses come together in ground-breaking deal to drive up standards for...
Repayable grant will help ensure UK Battery Industrialisation Centre has the latest...
Residents from across the West Midlands invited to nominate friend, colleague or...
WMCA Board approves funding for key infrastructure project in Solihull
Deal will supercharge the unlocking of old industrial land for development
Public welcomed to comment on plans to keep the region moving during the Birmingham 2022...
Members of the Young Combined Authority come together for first time at launch event
A guide for investors and developers looking for WMCA funding to unlock land for homes and...
The WMCA is the largest regional investor in City of Culture 2021
Industry experts experience 5G innovation as part of the region's role as the nation's...
Wolverhampton residents invited to ask the Mayor of the West Midlands about what matters...
Event at Edgbaston saw young and old come together for a fantastic day of cricket
West Midlands economy grew by 3.2% between quarter four of 2017 and 2018 – more than...
Scheme helps people to get physically active while doing good deeds in the community
Plans to keep the region moving during 2022 unveiled
The equivalent of 92 football pitches brought back into use thanks to WMCA loans and...
Housing association to make 40 new properties available for homeless people in Walsall
Steven Knight joins actor Adil Ray and Nativity film franchise's Debbie Isitt on new...
WMCA-funded hub will offer local people free construction training and a guaranteed job...
Brexit health check offers business the information they need ahead of October 31
New trophy to be awarded in memory of posthumous Thrive mental health award winner Cariss...
BBC, National Express and Wesleyan sign up to WMCA Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Fund
Free photocard means half-price bus, rail and tram travel for all 16-18 year-olds from the...
Private, public and voluntary sector organisations came to share lessons for workplace...
Fresh images released as public consultation gets underway
The Government has announced the launch of Get Help to Retrain scheme in the West...
Funding will help supercharge WMCA drive to breathe new life into brownfield sites.
Dudley residents invited to ask the Mayor of the West Midlands about what matters to them
West Midlands sees unemployment drop at a time when it is on the rise across the country
National Express West Midlands takes over contract for Ring and Ride service
Local people can access free construction job training on-site at Perry Barr Residential...
London academy has worked in partnership with the industry to develop construction skills
More than 125 young people have applied to become members of the new Young Combined...
Cllr Brigid Jones, WMCA portfolio holder for inclusive communities, reflects on...
Communities come forward with ideas for new cycling facilities
Concept can help make drive clean and inclusive economic growth
Department for Transport provides funding towards construction of Darlaston and Willenhall...
New multi-storey car park will provide more than 600 spaces for Longbridge commuters
Mayor welcomes planning approval for second phase of Commonwealth Games Athletes' Village...
Plans for Camp Hill Line stations a step closer thanks to £15 million Government funding
Shelters installed as construction on extension to Centenary Square enters its final...
New designs for University Railway Station unveiled
Events focus on the region’s fastest growing sectors to give people better career...
Tournament aims to unite the region's different communities as well as the young and old
WMCA agrees to target net-zero emissions by no later than 2041
Mayor welcomes launch of new partnership to transform Sutton Coldfield town centre
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has terminated its contract with nextbike after...
£3m skills boost announced to help keep West Midlands at forefront of global automotive...
Site being brought back into use after the WMCA used funding to clean up the land and...
Train station roof completed as next phase of £150m transport hub moves forward
30 young people have graduated from a work placement programme at BT thanks to WMCA and...
Plans for a business rates hike are set to be dropped by the WMCA Board this week
Government commitment to help the WMCA develop programme to explore, test and learn from...
The West Midlands Combined Authority is the latest to sign an Apprenticeship Charter with...
Young people were asked to consider a range of training courses and activities this summer...
WMCA shows its commitment to promoting better mental health and wellbeing across all local...
Mayor calls for increase in Local Housing Allowance to reduce evictions
Join the WMCA's Cultural Leadership Board and help drive forward the region's vibrant...
Experts in retail, development, finance, housing, education and Government tour five town...
The next Prime Minister has been urged to support a Mayor's Pledge to give more powers and...
Sprint rapid bus routes from Birmingham to Walsall and Solihull to be delivered in stages...
Prevention of homelessness to be built into any new and emerging WMCA programmes
Former Telefónica UK director to lead WM5G
A disused scrap yard will be transformed thanks to WMCA funding
300th business signs up to workplace wellbeing commitment through WMCA'a Thrive at Work...
Wolverhampton school helps to encourage more people to catch the bus
WMCA area is producing 4.0 tonnes of emissions per capita, against an England average of...
BT and SUEZ become latest firms to help kickstart SME apprenticeships
Events to help people get the right skills for a career in the region's fastest growing...
A new Screen Industry Body to boost the West Midlands’ TV, film and games industries has...
Bilston residents invited to ask the Mayor of the West Midlands about what matters to...
Why Metro Mayors should be given greater powers to deliver for our nation
More than 160 events took place around the West Midlands to celebrate the second annual...
Dudley residents to benefit from cleaner air with the introduction of new ‘green’ buses
The West Midlands has declared a climate emergency and vowed to take urgent action to cut...
£31 million funding announced to enhance Coventry city centre for the UK City of Culture...
State of the Region 2019 report shows the West Midlands is growing faster than any region...
Coventry businesses sign the WMCA Inclusive Leadership Pledge
Skills minister Anne Milton MP visits Birmingham to meet the first apprentice hired...
Coventry residents invited to ask the Mayor of the West Midlands about what matters to...
Commonwealth Games will benefit Birmingham, the West Midlands and the UK - through job...
More than 350 jobse to be created as first phase of £40m redevelopment of former Lucas...
Roadshows will help you find training for a new job in region's biggest industries
West Midlands pioneers new criminal justice approach to steer vulnerable offenders towards...
First UK trial allows hospital-based doctors to remotely scan for injuries without being...
The Mayor's Community Weekend will feature 160 events across the region thanks to £80,000...
Businesses urged to sign the Inclusive Leadership Pledge at Coventry launch
Mayor to launch Clean Growth Challenge on Clean Air Day, Thursday June 20
How cycling can transform our cities
20 West Midlands colleges are working together to improve student safety
Why you may be seeing more steam engines at mainline stations in the West Midlands
Igor Leprince will oversee programme to accelerate deployment of 5G and fibre networks in...
England cricket legend Ian Bell joins Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street and...
WMCA will help non-English speakers with free language lessons linked to job training
Residents of Pheasey and Great Barr invited to ask the Mayor of the West Midlands about...
New Town Centre Task Force convened to save struggling high streets
Mayor Andy Streets outlines his plans to save our high streets
New WMCA Board portfolios announced
The WMCA invests £25m to boost adult training in the West Midlands
Brexit planning toolkit for West Midlands businesses launched
Plans unveiled for state-of-the-art training centre for construction workers
Communities encouraged to come forward with cycle friendly projects as new fund is...
WMCA funding will help to build 151 new homes on former industrial site in Wolverhampton
The WMCA helps create 1,000 work placements for unemployed young people in the West...
Residents invited to ask the Mayor of the West Midlands about what matters to them
New £5m training fund will help West Midlands workers gain digital skills for the future
Mental Health Awareness Week's theme of body image prompted a challenge for change from...
More than 90% of public support bus byelaws in the West Midlands
Call for people to mark Mental Health Awareness Week by talking about their wellbeing
Strategy sets out long-term vision for the West Midlands to increase people’s earning...
New paper showcases the impact of the universities on key sectors within the West...
HSBC chief to offer expert guidance on projects to breathe new life into struggling town...
Award-winning military veteran calls on people to mark Mental Health Awareness Week by...
The launch of Include Me West Midlands (IMWM) – a pioneering pledge to deliver more...
The West Midlands will explore the framework for new Energy Innovation Zones to make...
Mental Health Awareness Week is an ideal opportunity for people to talk to someone they...
Award winners' call for people to mark Mental Health Awareness week by asking others how...
Region’s expertise in clean energy and electric vehicle technology makes it well placed to...
Louise Wyman will add landscape architect expertise to influential government group
WMCA starts celebrations in the lead up to Birmingham Pride weekend
Residents invited to ask the Mayor of the West Midlands about what matters to them
30 care leavers in Wolverhampton received free Swift cards in pilot scheme
A new £100,000 on-site construction training hub will open in Wolverhampton next month
Number of new homes completed in the West Midlands goes up by 13 per cent
Residents invited to ask the Mayor of the West Midlands about what matters to them
New investment and commercial activities director will ensure the WMCA's capital...
Mayor backs West Midlands local authorities bidding for a share of £675 million to...
Funding will see regional control centre to help keep the West Midlands moving
£449million funding for the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro scheme given the green...
Single framework to distribute £610m of housing and land regeneration funding
Government award gives major boost to commitment to clean up bus emissions in the West...
New Phoenix 10 scheme will create home for 21st century industries.
Plans for Sprint Rapid Bus have been revised following consultation
Work on new £150m station is visible symbol of Wolverhampton's wider regeneration
A pilot scheme to donate free bus tickets to rough sleepers in the West Midlands for...
WMCA is considering Future Mobility plans to improve Swift cards and encourage drivers to...
Striking new vision for Moor Street Station unveiled
More than 9,000 women across the West Midlands would be eligible for the bus and tram...
The WMCA will use a slice of the £126m adult education budget to bring in targeted...
Brewers Yard scheme in Wolverhampton aims to deliver high-quality, affordable homes for...
Improved rail timetables to be introduced in May
Housing, regeneration, commercial and infrastructure development opportunities showcased...
Small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in the West Midlands can now apply to receive...
Do good and get fit at the same time with Solihull’s newest fitness offering.
New WMCA apprentice discusses her role for National Apprenticeship Week
Funding of £20m will be made available by WMCA to help local authorities regenerate town...
West Midlands pay-as-you-go travel card now available across Cannock Chase
Influential champion of West Midlands manufacturing dies aged 78
Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner launch campaign to tackle anti-hate crime
Support needed to protect and maintain the success of the UK’s fastest growing regional...
Mayor's ambition to improve people's health and quality of life by reducing bus emissions
Mayor of the West Midlands issues statement on knife crime incidents
Code of Conduct investigation report
The West Midlands economy has seen a bigger increase in productivity than anywhere else in...
Plans announced as work starts on £2.6m facility at Bradley Lane Metro station
New subsidised services to key employment locations will make it easier for people to take...
Louise Wyman to join the WMCA to help deliver inclusive growth
The WMCA held the launch of a charity fundraising appeal by the National Caribbean...
Thrive Mental Health Award will spur on boxing club volunteers to change more lives...
Grants of up to £500 on offer for groups to get involved in Mayor's Community Weekend...
Ambitious plans for cycling in the West Midlands
The WMCA board has approved plans for a Youth Combined Authority
Businesses urged to make space for a conversation about mental health on the eve of...
Clare Streets went from stay-at-home mum to digital director in a matter of months. She...
Thrive West Midlands Mental Health Award winners ambassadors for pioneering work as...
Consultation launched over plans to tackle anti-social behaviour on the buses
WMCA Board to decide on funding to help provide travel support
West Midlands bike share trial launched in Wolverhampton City Centre
Teenager who talked down friend threatening to jump from motorway bridge receives top...
GoodGym Coventry offers a chance to get fit and help people in the community
Businesses and charities brought together at launch event
Broadcaster Adrian Goldberg returns to host the second annual WMCA awards to recognise...
Loan from WMCA helps complete the rebirth of one of the region’s most famous industrial...
Midlands and North call for national backing for HS2 Phase Two
Brexit Economic Contingency Group said substantial Government support would be needed to...
Landmark buildings and people went green to beat the blues with the launch of This is Me...
Mayor welcomes announcement of Derrick Anderson CBC as WMCA-nominated non-executive...
Long-term unemployed people helped by the WMCA to get exciting new archaeology roles with...
Family and former team mates gather for the unveiling in honour of the pioneering...
Help turn #BlueMondayGreen next week with the launch of the This is Me West Midlands...
Public to have their say on proposed transfer of Commissioner role to Mayor’s office
More than 80 businesses and organisations attended the launch of the Inclusive Leadership...
New bus byelaws to be adopted in the West Midlands
Public have until January 11 to have their say on proposed transfer of Police and Crime...
Sprint bus plans to be reviewed following public consultation
Birmingham City Council's announcement of planning permission signals starting pistol for...
Experts in both fields gathered in Birmingham to explore how taking part in sport can help...
Independent infrastructure specialist Barhale appointed to build £1.5 million project.
Volunteers invited for bike share tests in Wolverhampton
Chair of WMCA's new Innovation Board appointed
Amazon Lockers installed at eight bus stations across the region
Christmas and New Year bus, train and Metro timetables revealed
Plans for the Sandwell aquatics centre includes a 50m Olympic-sized competition swimming...
Free phone charging at West Midlands bus stations
West Midlands councils agree winter plan for rough sleepers
The new Creative Scale Up programme will provide £1.2m funding for creative industries in...
The new West Midlands Digital Skills Partnership has been launched at Coventry College by...
Swift tickets for West Midlands Metro now available on mobile
Coventry schools sign up for project to help young people consider science, technology and...
New technolgoy warns of traffic light changes to help cut journey times
24,000 fewer West Midlands children are living in workless households than in 2017
Images show how the facility will serve buses, Sprint rapid transit vehicles and West...
Next stage of wider £150 million transport interchange development
Employers attend Thrive at Work Awards scheme launch
Money raised by club's Sleep Out will go to Change into Action
Goscote Lane land unlocked for development of 263 new homes
Strong progress on affordable action, but much more work to be done
Nominations opened today for the second Thrive Mental Health Commission Awards, following...
West Midlands is a global leader in autonomous vehicle research and development
New training hubs will provide on-site construction training for thousands of local...
Public to have their say on principle of transfer
Exhibitions on plans to reopen Camp Hill Rail Line
Crowds witness the historic opening of the Gandhi Peace Centre at Tividale’s Shri...
WMCA makes commitment to staff dealing with terminal illness
The first Gandhi Peace Centre outside India opens here in the West Midlands with a...
One week left to give views on West Midlands Local Industrial Strategy
Mayors of West Midlands and Greater Manchester joint comment
Draft Master Plan launched to make BHX ‘The Midlands Gateway to the World’
Help for armed services personnel making the move back into civilian life
Ten road, rail, bus, tram and cycling projects earmarked for funding boost
Automotive heavyweight Jo Lopes joins the WMCA's productivity and skills directorate
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street toured Stratford-on-Avon’s Venture House Business Centre...
Junk food adverts near schools could be banned under proposals to tackle childhood...
Mayor confirms he won't add extra to council tax bills
Zero tolerance approach comes as police and bus crews step up operations for ‘Mischief...
Chancellor announces money for transport, future technologies and Coventry's City of...
Project launched to transform and revitalise five town centres
The second annual Diwali In The Square event this weekend in Birmingham saw thousands of...
Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street welcomed today's announcement of Commonwealth Games...
Consultation seeks views on how to channel investment to bring maximum benefit for region
With nearly three quarters of West Midlanders experiencing feelings of anxiety, low mood,...
Computer generated images come from driver training simulation
Ask Andy question and answer event on October 15
Stations will be catalysts for regeneration, creating jobs and opportunities
Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street launches the West Midlands Apprenticeship Promise...
£20 million investment to make journeys quicker, cheaper and cleaner
New rail station, roads and bus schemes will help drive 5,000 new homes for Perry Barr...
Next stage in the construction of a new £150 million transport hub for the city gets...
Progress on plans to reopen Camp Hill Rail Line
An innovative scheme where runners exercise and do good deeds was launched by WMCA and...
Thrive pilot has been extended to new areas in the West Midlands
New statistics show West Midlands employment growth outpacing rest of England.
The first buses featuring the new West Midlands Transport brand are now in operation
WMCA board to vote on plans to manage traffic across the region
Young people aged 16 to 24 are being invited to give their views on the help and support...
Small businesses have just a week left to sign up for a pioneering project designed to...
Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton to become 5G hubs after winning national...
The latest phase of the tram extension in Wolverhampton has been completed.
Funding will help deliver new transport schemes and other infrastructure in the borough...
Sprint will use tram-style vehicles to provide fast journeys along region’s busiest roads
Nearly 9 in 10 West Midlands bus passengers are happy with their service and think it is...
The 16-18 photocard, offering young people 50% off tram, train and bus travel, is now...
16 to 24-year-olds invited to give views on job and training opportunities in West...
State-of-the-art Midland Metropolitan Hospital to resume construction for completion by...
Degree or not degree? There are plenty of options for students receiving A-level results...
Deal will boost plans to bring back rail services after more than half a century
Views sought on electric vehicle charging points
West Midlands Combined Authority is one of only 38 UK organisations to achieve the...
Preparations for an event that champions the youth, diversity, humanity and pride
Businesses can get support to boost the wellbeing of their employees through the Thrive at...
Birmingham is in the final shortlist to host Channel 4's new national HQ
The West Midlands has helped investigate how drones could be used to benefit safety and...
Kenilworth Station has been officially opened by Secretary of State for Transport, Chris...
Public transport in the West Midlands has a brand new look in a UK first.
Andy Street has thanked more than 10,000 people for taking part in the first annual...
Education Secretary Damian Hinds visits Dudley College to announce a new deal with WMCA.
Lessons learned from major incidents and ways of limiting disruption to large-scale...
The fight against homelessness in the West Midlands gets a £6,000 boost thanks to the...
A new approach to reducing youth unemployment in the West Midlands has been launched at...
A WMCA trial aiming to help people with long-term physical and mental health conditions...
The next phase of a project to test self-driving cars on real world roads has been...
Andy Street and Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson agree a deal between WMCA and ukactive to...
Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street and the leaders of all seven metropolitan...
The West Midlands today made its pitch to Channel 4 to become the broadcaster's new home.
Action plan to arm new generation of West Midlanders with skills needed to drive...
Tram passengers will see lower fares and new ticket packages with the launch of a new era...
A coalition to lead the way in tackling air pollution responsible for hundreds of...
Rolling out the Swift smartcard and boosting ticket availability are just some of more...
Leadership of private and public sector organisations needed to better reflect the diverse...
An apprenticeship system fit for the 21st century is the target of a new drive by the West...
Passengers can now use contactless payment to travel on NXWM's 1,600 buses.
Connected and autonomous vehicles to undergo real world testing on more than 50 miles of...
Safer infrastructure for cyclists can help cut congestion and improve air quality
Thousands of low wage earners in the West Midlands could benefit from a new adult...
Technical education announcements a boost ahead of Skills Deal negotiations, says Andy...
Channel 4 announces the West Midlands is shortlisted to be the home for its new national...
Almost £60,000 is awarded to more than 120 groups across the West Midlands.
A pioneering new unit to ensure everyone benefits from regional growth is established.
The region’s faiths back an action plan by Andy Street to tackle issues like youth...
The West Midlands Mayor outlines to Parliament the key priorities for the region as the UK...
Interactive chat app to provide residents with a quick and easy way to give their views
People to be trained up to fill thousands of new construction jobs across the region
A scheme spearheaded by Andy Street to help disadvantaged young people get ahead gets a...
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street opens a £5m state-of-the-art collaborative space in...
New book aims to help people combat depression through exercise, sleep and healthy...
A derelict site will soon be back in use thanks to backing by the Collective Investment...
WMCA formally launches bid to bring Channel 4's new HQ to the region.
Housing secretary James Brokenshire MP visits Birmingham hostel as WMCA awarded cash to...
Andy Street confirms negotiations for an electric revival of Birmingham Superprix.
Plans to redesign Birmingham International Station get major WMCA boost.
Public invited to help design groundbreaking drone technology trials in the region.
Young people across the Black Country will tell business leaders their difficulties in...
Closer ties between colleges and local business leaders are critical to close the West...
Organisations invited to bid for money and help deliver tailored support for disadvantaged...
Call for evidence about disability and sport seeks to start disabled people moving more...
Funding will be used to transform the stadium ready for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
National Express West Midlands has joined up with Mayor Andy Street’s Homelessness Task...
Sandwell's winner says Thrive Mental Health Commission Award has inspired her to use her...
Four firms win West Midlands Mayor’s technology competition
Wolverhampton Interchange partners are celebrating contractors Galliford Try gearing up...
Communities across the West Midlands are being given the opportunity to host celebrations...
nextbike is chosen by Transport for West Midlands to spearhead bike-share.
New developments, partnerships and acquisitions unveiled as 4,700 people visit the...
A Transport Select committee puts the Whim app into action as it holds a meeting in...
World’s property market offered £10 billion opportunity to invest in 20 schemes across...
Olympic and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Denise Lewis OBE and leading figures from...
Chancellor Philip Hammond announces a Housing Deal with the West Midlands Combined...
The world’s property market is to be handed billions of pounds of opportunities to stake a...
West Midlands Combined Authority pledges £20 million towards building the planned...
Half price travel scheme for thousands of young trainees is made permanent by Transport...
Coventry is to get more than £90 million towards two landmark city centre schemes from the...
Transport secretary Chris Grayling confirms the government will consider Transport for...
Political and transport leaders met today on a mission to keep the Midlands moving during...
There are just a few days left to take part in a public consultation over the future of...
Midlands UK today revealed its event programme for MIPIM 2018, attending the global...
England’s Metro Mayors met in Birmingham today to call on the Government for further...
More than 400 buses in Birmingham and Coventry are to be fitted with pollution busting...
The West Midlands Combined Authority board approves its budget for the coming financial...
The West Midlands is one of just five UK locations chosen to explore potential uses of...
The Mayor walked to school with primary school pupils in Tipton today to celebrate making...
HS2 today revealed the world-leading architects, designers and engineers that will help...
Wolverhampton community worker Gurbax Kaur carries off top award at the WMCA Thrive Mental...
Members of the public can quiz the Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street at a meeting in...
Public consultation has begun on a scheme to deliver cleaner buses and improved facilities...
Andy Street will be quizzed at a public meeting in Birmingham by a WMCA scrutiny committee...
More than 100 London-based civil servants visit projects including new tram lines and rail...
Former offenders and the long-term unemployed can help fill the skills shortage, says Dr...
Consultation will focus on independent review into how the service is structured
A cross-agency group will ensure a co-ordinated approach to support workers and businesses...
West Midlands Combined Authority has unveiled its draft budget for 2018/19.
Decision to make Birmingham host city will provide global showcase for the West Midlands
West Midlands Combined Authority appoints Dr Henry Kippin as director of public service...
West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has appointed Gareth Bradford as its director of...
Nominations for the Thrive Mental Health Commission Awards will stay open until after...
£700 million scheme another example of the region's upbeat commercial sector
A new era of rail travel offering passengers more frequent services, better trains and...
A £70 penalty charge scheme for passengers travelling on the Midland Metro without a...
Interchange will create a new railway station connected to an extended tram network...
Change Into Action a pilot alternative giving scheme, launches today in Birmingham, with...
West Midlands named as pilot area for employment support trial.
The Mayor today welcomed a £80m supercharge to funding for electric vehicle technology in...
WMCA and regional Local Enterprise Partnerships welcomed today’s government announcement...
Faith representatives from across the region attended a landmark conference organised by...
Nominations are now open for the first Thrive Mental Health Commission Awards, to reward...
Homelessness, hate crime, leadership and the economy will be on the agenda of a...
Housing and Industrial Strategy are at the forefront of the new West Midlands Devolution...
The Chancellor confirmed a second devolution deal, alongside at least £1/4 billion for...
Mayor Andy Street welcomed the Prime Minister to the West Midlands today as news broke of...
A taskforce of inspirational role models has been launched to help people from...
Andy Street and Coventry's Olympian runner David Moorcroft launch West Midlands On The...
The WMCA is launching its physical activity strategy West Midlands On The Move,...
Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, has backed a package of proposals announced by...
Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street has travelled to Finland on a fact-finding mission...
The West Midlands Combined Authority has made a £3.7 million grant to Telford & Wrekin...
More than 100 new jobs will be created when a derelict piece of land in Walsall town...
Mayor Andy Street and Britain’s six other regional mayors have issued a call to increase...
Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street and two key national youth mentoring organisations...
The WMCA’s mental health workplace wellbeing trial featured in a government report making...
A bike-sharing hire scheme similar to London's Santander Cycles scheme is to be launched...
Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street is inviting faiths from across the region to a...
The West Midlands Combined Authority and Highways England join forces to improve M5...
Three West Midlands cities have won over €4m to help communities get maximum benefit from...
Food, dance and fun will be on the menu for all the community with a Diwali celebration in...
Thrive West Midlands to mark World Mental Health Day by announcing plans for awards to...
Members of the public have the chance to quiz the Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street...
Bus passengers across the West Midlands can look forward to even higher standards of...
The West Midlands Combined Authority appoints Dr Julie Nugent as its new director of...
Andy Street tells this year’s Conservative Party conference of the continuing success of...
Birmingham is to be the UK’s official candidate city for the 2022 Commonwealth Games,...
A scheme giving apprentices and trainees aged 18 or under half price travel on the...
New industrial buildings are springing up in Wolverhampton thanks to £3.7m backing from...
Investment package would continue to breathe new life into Dudley town centre
Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street and a team of runners from the combined authority...
A £27.5 million funding package by the WMCA and GBSLEP has been committed to support the...
Thrive West Midlands lead officer Sarah Norman is planning to bring back best practice...
A transport blueprint that will see £3.4 billion of tram extensions, new suburban rail...
Creative England fund will build on film and television productions including Line of Duty...
Phil Carlin of property investment company Seven Capital to head up new Business Advisory...
Fares discount aimed at helping young people stay on the career ladder
Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street has welcomed the decision to make Birmingham the...
Removal of iconic statue marks start of work on new £149 million Westside tram extension
Emphasis on bringing hundreds of hectares of brownfield land back into use, easing...
Transport minister Paul Maynard met WMCA deputy mayor Cllr Bob Sleigh and Metro bosses in...
Devolution expert Julia Goldsworthy is to join the West Midlands Combined Authority as...
Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street brought a key Brexit minister to the table with...
Andy Street welcomes welcomes investment in new trains, extra seats and more frequent...
Further devolution, Commonwealth Games and the relocation of Channel 4 on the agenda at...
The Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, has announced the launch of an action plan...
Pilot scheme will trial a new approach to provide more job support for around 4,500...
A team from the WMCA is to go hunting bears as part of the Big Sleuth - led by an unlikely...
Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street has welcomed the publication of a Government plan...
The WMCA has appointed a finance director - the latest addition to its new top tier team.
Bus passengers in Solihull can expect cleaner buses and improved facilities if a landmark...
Business secretary Greg Clarke confirms the government and the West Midlands are set to...
Thousands of children across the West Midlands will see their travel passes move on to the...
Andy Street hails the "huge opportunities" for the West Midlands as Transport Secretary...
Improved roads, reduced congestion and better journey times are the target in a £5.84m...
Midlands offers Channel 4 the best location for its HQ outside London and relocation could...
The Swift smartcard is extended to rail and bus users outside the metropolitan area as the...
West Midlands Combined Authority appoints Deborah Cadman as its new chief executive.
Mayor Andy Street has revealed the team to deliver his priorities and those of the West...
Dudley open for business says the Mayor at the launch of new enterprise zone DY5.
Findings from a new Science and Innovation Audit point the way to drive up productivity in...
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street hands over the business case for the Wednesbury-Brierley...
WMCA welcomes the UK’s first ever Clean Air Day with ideas to get people out of their...
Patronage hits a record high as the Midland Metro sees the UK's biggest rise in tram...
The new West Midlands mayor has welcomed investment by the West Midlands Combined...
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is staging a launch event at the end of next...
German-owned cutting tool specialist opens £12 million facility at city’s Advanced...
Report shows how a growing and increasingly innovative technology sector will create...
Birmingham's bid to bring the 2022 Games to the region has been given an emphatic...
Conservative candidate wins a three year term as Mayor and will also chair the West...
People have until 10pm tonight to choose who they want to oversee the on-going transfer of...
With the forthcoming West Midlands mayoral election now less than a week away voters can...
A new company to co-ordinate the region’s business and tourism assets to secure investment...
Ten days left to register for West Midlands Walking Out Of Darkness - time to get the...
Voters wanting a proxy vote for the historic West Midlands mayoral election have just a...
Voters who have registered for a postal vote in the forthcoming West Midlands mayoral...
People need to apply quickly if they want to vote but cannot make it to their local...
Transport for West Midlands is supporting a £50 million scheme to help young people into...
Voters are urged to 'be part of history' next month - by deciding who will be the West...
The search to find a permanent chief executive for the West Midlands Combined Authority...
Suicide prevention and mental health awareness campaigners Jonny Benjamin and Neil...
Expertise of business people, technical specialists and academics will be harnessed to...
The official list of candidates for the first West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)...
Decision will see Transport for West Midlands bring operations 'in house' as major...
Transport for West Midlands to switch 9,000 nTrain direct debit customers from paper...
The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded £53m to a programme to help landowners...
There are big wins for the West Midlands in the Midlands Engine Strategy announced by...
WMCA chair Cllr Bob Sleigh welcomes a think tank report calling for a new deal between...
The creation of a West Midlands Combined Authority growth company to market the region and...
Martin Reeves, Chief Executive at Coventry City Council and Jan Britton, Chief Executive...
There are just a few days left to be considered for a place on the region’s Mental Health...
The news that Royal Assent is to be granted for the high-speed rail route between London...
The emerging West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Mental Health Commission is working...
West Midlands Combined Authority has approved plans to help cope with anticipated...
Action - not words – was the challenge at the launch of ‘Thrive West Midlands’ - the West...
A multi-million pound business and innovation Enterprise Zone in Brierley Hill has been...
West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) will next week launch an action plan to transform...
Shearer Property Group to deliver multi-million pound City Centre South scheme which is...
Consultation on Green Paper offers chance to shape a strategy that supports the region’s...
A Midland Metro tram is in Spain to be fitted with hi-tech batteries allowing it to run...
WMCA leaders highlighted priority projects to the National Infrastructure Commission.
Work to progress the proposed extension of the Midland Metro from Wednesbury to Brierley...
West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) chair Cllr Bob Sleigh has been awarded an OBE in...
The region's seven metropolitan councils are set to keep 100 per cent of business rates...
Local Enterprise Partnerships working as part of the Combined Authority have been...
WMCA has approved almost £100 million in funding for major city centre development in...
Specially commissioned original artwork is now on public transport maps and posters across...
A £21.6 million development creating an estimated 425 jobs is the first project to receive...
Superintendent Sean Russell has begun his role as Mental Health Commission implementation...
Delegates hear how package of transport projects and skills investment can secure maximum...
Today’s Autumn Statement charts the route to further devolved powers for the region, Cllr...
WMCA chair Cllr Bob Sleigh welcomes a Government anouncement setting out its preferred...
WMCA has appointed David Lane as independent chair of its key audit and standards...
Government support announced to design a trial scheme for unemployed with health issues in...
Communities Secretary Sajid Javid today welcomed progress local leaders across the West...
A blueprint to accelerate the building of more than 5,000 new homes in Birmingham and the...
Parliament comes to the region next week when City of Wolverhampton Council hosts the...
West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) transport boss has branded a new contract for...
The West Midlands Combined Authority has landed a major award after its transport arm was...
High speed rail line will boost regional economy, creating thousands of new jobs and...
The Midland Metro is celebrating a glorious double after scooping two prizes at the...