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It will deliver 12 schemes including protected cycleways and safer crossing
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It will deliver 12 schemes including protected cycleways and safer crossing
A new Electric Vehicle and Green Technologies Training Centre at City of Wolverhampton...
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) hosted an event (Wednesday May 11) to...
Construction work on three new stations on the Camp Hill line in south Birmingham is due...
Work will restore faded glory of the Victorian-built Citadel building
Redevelopment of Stadium part-funded by the WMCA
Leading armed forces training provider, MPCT, part of Learning Curve Group, are proud to...
Business leaders from across the West Midlands came together to discuss how a new...
The full shortlisted nominees for this year’s Mental Health Star Awards has now been...
The event discussed the importance of digital skills and the role technology plays in...
Step forward for £61 million scheme to reintroduce passenger services to Moseley, Kings...
The combined authority has contributed around £800,000 towards the Abbey Street project.
The 2022 Commonwealth Games are coming to Birmingham and thousands of people across the...
A scheme offering financial support to help community groups and regional organisations...
Construction work in Castle Hill to continue through the year
People looking to break into the world of filming live performances of everything from...
Grant will transform road, bus, rail, tram, cycling and walking infrastructure across to...
Funding will deliver 124 zero-emmission buses and refuelling facilities
More than 500 entrepreneurs and investors turned out today (Thursday March 24) to see Andy...
Thousands of jobs with some of the UK’s biggest brands are available at the upcoming...
Pilot tackles homelessness for people with multiple and complex needs
Unique set of agreements pave way for thousands of jobs and homes
The WMCA is showing its commitment to helping residents and businesses through the global...
West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street, visited the Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) Skills Academy at...
Forging Ahead will offer a unique experience of what life was like in the 1940’s, 50’s and...
One of the region’s largest regeneration projects enters new phase
17 people, including community activists, charity and trade union executives, academics,...
A total of 44 new homes have been built on the Hawks Green site in Cannock
Trams are expected to carry passengers to a new terminus in Edgbaston for the first time...
Projects to promote the decarbonisation of transport, target investment into areas of poor...
Plans to increase the numbers of specialist uniformed officers patrolling the region’s...
Virtual docking stations enable users to end their ride and park their bike in a...
A West Midlands charity is set to launch a new initiative aiming to tempt more young...
Mayor joins West Midlands delegation at world’s leading real estate event
A series of local traffic management plans have been published for communities surrounding...
A Birmingham based project has been successful in receiving funding as part of the West...
Last of 88 new homes on the former Harvestime site is completed following £1.5m WMCA...
The 11,500 registered Ring and Ride customers now have the opportunity to travel until...
Ian Vickers Founder of METCLOUD and Emma Jones CBE Founder of Enterprise Nation have been...
The installation of new weathered effect cladding shows that the £30.9 million rebuilding...
The first year has seen more that 200,000 journeys taken across the region
Mayor will present £15bn worth of development opportunities to international investors
The move is part of WMCA's ambitious plans to tackle climate change.
Two leading female transport experts have today (Tuesday 8th March) published a new set of...
The high-quality for visitors will support the regeneration Dudley town centre and offer...
The segregated cycle route will allow people to safely travel by bike from the city centre...
Aparthotel scheme is expected to create more than 70 jobs
Meggitt, donated their unspent apprenticeship levy to the WMCA’s Apprenticeship Levy...
WMCA secures an extra funding for its trailblazing brownfield regeneration programme
£5.5m backing from the WMCA will support the wholesale transformation and renewal of the...
More than 50,000 trees already registered on the virtual forest website
The BBC primetime cookery show will be made at the brand new Digbeth Loc. Studios
There is a wide range of jobs that are available with roles in security, stewarding,...
Donation will help prevent ill health and contribute to addressing health inequalities
Apprentices build up skills for the future by working on large infrastructure projects
Project to map out the region’s publicly owned assets such as buildings, land and street...
The installation marks a significant step forward for the light rail project – the biggest...
A package of major transport projects to tackle air pollution and better connect people to...
Audience will get to vote for the champion of this year's Minerva Birmingham Pitch Up...
Bikes now available to buy through mobility credits scheme following link up with Coventry...
Funding will help to reduce carbon emissions, provide warmer homes for tenants, tackle...
Star-studded array of home-grown industry talent to be global ambassadors for the region
New draft local transport plan shows how the region’s can meet the challenges of tackling...
A total of £32.7m has now been pledged to the scheme with 725 SMEs benefiting from the...
The West Midlands Combined Authority is leading the region in promoting the Kickstart...
Town preparing to host venues for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Strategy outlines greater political powers and financial freedom to help drive new jobs,...
The new money has been announced in the government’s Levelling Up White Paper to breathe...
The buses can be booked via the smartphone app or telephone to pick up passengers for any...
WMCA the highest ranked combined authority in the country in Climate Emergency UK's league...
WMCA funds communities to create projects that will help tackle green deprivation
The £17.5million Institute will help secure the City of Wolverhampton and the wider West...
WMCA has been handed £98,000 by the Department for Transport to develop a plan for a...
The Mayor was joined by John Crabtree, the Lord Lieutenant of the West Midlands for the...
The Virtual Forest is an opportunity for everyone in the West Midlands to get involved in...
Phoenix 10 development will transform the former James Bridge Copper Works creating...
A new Youth Hub based at the Library of Birmingham is offering practical advice and...
Practical help on offer for businesses who want to cut carbon and fight climate change
National Express Coventry has ordered the brand-new British built zero-emission buses to...
People who want to showcase their mental health heroes in this year’s West Midlands Star...
More than 50 projects to improve road, rail, tram, bus, cycling and walking routes across...
Anne Shaw is expected to see current major infrastructure projects through to completion...
Free event will bring together growth businesses with investors who have specific...
Local authorities from across the West Midlands have joined to help rough sleepers as they...
Laura Shoaf receives a CBE for services to economic regeneration in the West Midlands
More than 94 new homes to be built as part of a major redevelopment in north Coventry
The dedicated Swift parking app can be used at 35 car parks across the region including 29...
All 100 of the brand-new houses available under Help to Own have been allocated in time...
Scheme will see former gas works transformed into a new leisure destination
Five Coventry residents with learning disabilities have successfully been recruited to...
The handy guide featuring a dozen top tips helps people make a positive impact on the...
Mayor issues rallying cry as NHS offers every adult in the region a third ‘booster’ jab
The funding will be delivered through the Sector Based Work Academy Program - designed to...
The search is on for unsung heroes across the region, as nominations open for the West...
Up to 2,000 old and cold homes across the West Midlands are to get energy saving...
The £61 million project will see Moseley, Kings Heath and Hazelwell stations constructed
Their arrival will allow riders to make longer journeys more easily and will offer extra...
A new regional Race Equalities Taskforce is being set up by the West Midlands Combined...
Adam Tranter will steer the region’s policies and plans for cycling and walking.
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and local councils across the region have...
When the station opens the people of Willenhall will be able to travel to either Walsall...
TfWM's transport champions working with partners to develop set of recommendations on how...
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has approved a £6 million investment to...
The Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, and a wide range of partners, welcomed plans...
The new station is scheduled to open next Spring, ready for the Birmingham 2022...
The Coventry site had been home to Meggitt until the company, whose customers include...
The decision to launch a review follows a visit by Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street...
More than 3,200 teenagers and young adults are getting specialist cycling and walking...
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...
The Find Your Future website offers practical advice on the range of options available to...
The event attracted more than 1,000 job seekers and 63 employers
The project aims to reduce industrial carbon emissions by around 1.3M tonnes
Net Zero Neighbourhood initiative will see whole streets of homes fitted with insulation...
The strength of West Midlands green innovation and engineering was showcased to Prime...
Prior to taking on the role Laura was managing director of Transport for the West Midlands...
The bootcamps are free of charge for learners and equip residents with digital skills,...
Community Renewal Fund grants will support eight projects to give people new skills and...
As the Home of the Green Industrial Revolution, the region will be at the heart of the...
People attending Villa Park event will have the chance to meet employers face-to-face...
The WMCA secured the money from the government’s City Region Sustainable Transport...
‘Thriving Through a Green Industrial Revolution’ featured a wide range of innovative...
The WMCA board approved funds for the 6km safe cycle route - the latest in a series of...
More than 30 employers recognised for their work in actively promoting the health and...
Cross city bus services linking the A34 and A45 are due to start running between Walsall,...
State of the art facility will boost skills in Dudley
West Midlands hungry to go further and faster towards net zero
Pioneering Help to Own scheme aimed at helping key workers and others get a foot on the...
Sickle cell charity OSCAR Birmingham signs up to WMCA's workplace wellbeing programme.
Joint statement says homophobes do not represent Birmingham and they never will.
A further 133 factory-built modular homes will be built on six acres of derelict land at...
Summit discussed plans to capitalise on the significant economic opportunities created by...
Fifty local organisations have been accredited with either Foundation or Bronze level of...
Spoken word artist Amerah Saleh's ‘The Relaytionship’ is a relay of words, powered by the...
The station buildings are being assembled from a 480-tonne flat pack structure – parts...
Training courses will give people the skills to work in sectors such as security,...
Jobs Club to share training and career opportunities within the construction sector
Bus shelters which can improve air quality, generate their own power and even attract bees...
The funding will accelerate the WMCA's trailblazing brownfield regeneration programme,...
Free places on workshops to help boost Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic businesses
The £5m investment is the latest in the WMCA's brownfield regeneration programme to...
Local people to get the skills needed to build the region’s expanding tram and train...
Working with the region’s colleges and training providers, the WMCA’s support is targeted...
Cricket fan Andy Street hosts tournament, which aims to unite different generations and...
Cutting-edge digital technology programme marks 100th sign up
Social prescribing scheme developed to help tackle health issues including obesity,...
Patients will be able to swallow a pill-sized camera, enabled by 5G technology, to deliver...
Borough becomes one of the first places in the UK to see driverless vehicles take to its...
UKActive is the latest recruit to Include Me West Midlands
The UK’s Zero Carbon Battle Bus has stopped off in Birmingham to highlight the importance...
New approach to reusing and repurposing the region’s precious resources launched...
New Metro tram extensions in Walsall, Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell and Wolverhampton...
It is one of eight Youth Hubs being set up in the region as part of the youth offer that...
West Midlands residents starting a new job can claim 8 weeks free tram, train and bus...
Covid-19 keyworkers to benefit from new home ownership scheme
First plan for the region’s natural environment officially launches on the banks of the...
People can turn their change into action and help the lives of people who are sleeping...
Visitors to the Micromobility UK conference at the University of Warwick were able to view...
Nine new cycle hire docking stations covering Coventry Railway Station and the University...
Digital experts to share knowledge to boost SMEs
Residents are being advised to act now to help cut their fuel bills
When complete, the new, fully accessible station will include a ticket office, toilets and...
Funding will kickstart development of nearly 400 homes and support hundreds of jobs.
Entrepreneurs of the future get chance to take their business ideas to the next level.
The scheme is part of the overall £30.9m transport interchange development which includes...
Initially launched in March, West Midlands Cycle Hire is already set to be the UK's...
Construction finished during spring 2020 but with lockdown cutting demand for park and...
More than 50 new homes built on former bread factory site
Opportunity to hear from employers and training providers about apprenticeships available...
Call to residents to clear litter ahead of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Mayor congratulates students and discusses opportunities available with them
Apprenticeships are a great option for young people as an alternative to college or...
The Find Your Future Street Team is raising young people’s awareness of work, training and...
Practical help for tackling homelessness.
Part-time commuters or people working flexibly can now get better value on buses and...
New homes being constructed on brownfield land will feature solar panels and electric car...
First tracks to be laid outside the revitalised Station Plaza following the completion of...
Cycling for Everyone will work with communities across the region’s most disadvantaged...
Mayor of the West Midlands cuts the ribbon at Ramfoam’s new site
Wolverhampton makes history by becoming the first English city to sign the European...
More than 6,000 Kickstart jobs in the West Midlands now live on new website
Andy Street, Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram call for extension of Housing First
WMCA funds £7.7million for new City of Wolverhampton College technical centre
WMCA first organisation in the UK to qualify to use the RACE quality mark
The agreement will support the WMCA’s target to deliver 215,000 new homes across the...
Emerging technology and innovation are set to play a major role in the way transport...
First ever interactive map of the local arts scene developed to help boost sector
IncludeMe WM reaches 75 sign ups
The appointment was part of the wider Violence Against Women And Girls strategy unveiled...
A recruitment campaign is launched this week to help fill the first of those vacancies...
Opportunity for local people who would like to start a new career as a TV researcher,...
The clearance of the site in Fountain Lane, Oldbury was supported by a £3.95m investment...
Launch of the next phase of Open for Business, Safely campaign to help businesses bounce...
Call for businesses to support Mayor's Giving Month
Some fares will now be the lowest they have been in more than a decade.
The leaders are calling for new powers and resources to be devolved from Whitehall to...
Anne Shaw steps up from her role ensuring residents, businesses and visitors are informed...
Training will enable residents to take advantage of the new green jobs that are on their...
New youth hub based at Merry Hill Shopping Centre
WMCA and industry working together to help address skills gap
Birmingham based Aceleron has developed the world’s first fully maintainable battery
Report comes ahead of the International Net Zero Leadership conference taking place in the...
Almost a third of the 450,000 e-scooter trips taken in Birmingham since a trial was...
HomeServe becomes the latest large employer to join the Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Fund
Figures show that the region’s low-carbon industries grew by more than 7% in 2020 despite...
Mayor tells why the West Midlands should be a leading UK region in the race to net zero
The new shelter on Birchfield Road, near the junction with Livingstone Road, has been...
The station is part of the dramatic transformation taking place under the city’s...
The new youth hub at Skills Training UK on Hatherton Street, is offering practical advice...
BuildBack 2021 will see people given training and work experience with local construction...
Business urged to sign up to West Midlands Net Zero pledge
Support for SMEs to bounce back after pandemic
More than 60 of the distinctive grey and green bikes are now available across ten docking...
State of the Region 2020 provides an honest stocktake of how the region has fared over the...
TfWM uses data to build up a detailed picture of traffic and transport movements around...
Latest figures show the number of people with NVQ Level 3+ qualifications in the WMCA area...
Plunkett Foundation and WMCA are encouraging people to raise a toast to their favourite...
West Midlands wind energy company shows Mayor how it cuts carbon by using 5G to remotely...
Currently the managing director of Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), she will officially...
New vehicle training centre will respond to employers’ needs and help get local people...
Pod has space for 46 bicycles and one accessible space for an adapted cycle.
The WMCA is ranked as seventh most inclusive employer in the UK
Many took the opportunities offered by sunny weather and school half-term holiday to give...
Local and regional leaders from the UK and abroad to discuss plans to achieve net zero at...
Funding will support new 5G enabled transport solutions to encourage public transport...
Volunteers will be given extensive training, helping them gain key skills to help with...
Funding will support more than 800 young people to access volunteering and employment...
More than 300 bikes have today been distributed among 43 docking stations placed at key...
Community innovation winnners to get a total of £55k in support help local areas recover...
Retraining programme enables local people to learn new skills in logistics sector
Development is part of wider regeneration of Perry Barr which includes upgraded bus...
People urged to support reopened hospitality and tourism venues
WMCA holds webinar to explore jobs, training and volunteering opportunities being created...
Regeneration of the derelict site will see new business park, 350 homes and 5,000 jobs...
The next phase of the WMCA's Open for Business, Safely campaign launches
Mayor's visit to Black Country factory highlights mental health, as new figures show...
The third generation Urbos tram has been shipped from the factory in Zaragoza, Spain
The new bridge, which has been purpose built to meet the needs of a modern tramway, was...
New station will also feature solar panels located on platform canopies as part of the...
The election, on Thursday May 6, saw votes cast in Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell,...
New campaign to help make shoppers and workers feel more confident
The works will see bus lanes extended, junctions upgraded and new shelters installed...
TfWM redeployed the fleet of Ring and Ride minibuses to help get hospital staff to and...
Deborah Cadman has been appointed to interim role at Birmingham City Council
Call for disabled people to come forward to tell how the pandemic has affected them
Bootcamps will equip local people with new skills and help the region achieve its...
£5m funding will enable scheme to go ahead including a 32 storey residential tower...
Plan to put the West Midlands on track for net zero by 2041 gets the go ahead
The project is on budget and scheduled for completion in spring 2022.
Project won Department for Transport backing in the budget
This means that the £61 million project to reopen Moseley, Kings Heath and Hazelwell...
WMCA investment will see new housing built on derelict industrial sites in Oldbury and...
WMCA funds training to give local people the skills needed to become police officers
Scheme will be built on the site of Charles Green & Son, a family-run business established...
Under the ground-breaking project, every bus in Coventry will be electric powered by 2025
Two schemes to boost diversity on boards
Region to host net zero summit
It is part of the £150million Interchange scheme which is delivering improvements to bus,...
Construction well underway at University station in Edgbaston and full funding for Perry...
Funding will help community groups take ownership of their local pubs and save them from...
NHS Covid heroes and other key workers offered chance to buy their home for just £1
Change into Action provides a safe and targeted way to help get people off the streets
Mayor welcomes broadcaster's ambitious plans as a step towards fairer representation for...
Work starts on the ‘shovel ready’ £17.5 million National Brownfield Institute in...
Business roundtable to discuss their role in helping the region achieve its net zero...
WMCA funds training for local people to install full fibre network in Wolverhampton
New, family-friendly, waterside neighbourhood backed with £787,000 funding
£3m deal paves the way for the infrastructure needed to support the new community on the...
Investment deals for the Portersfield development and Institute of Technology as work gets...
UHB's trees planted in memoriam to be part of Virtual Forest
The derelict 75-acre West Works site will feature 350 new homes and 900,000sqft of...
The trial is designed cut pollution and congestion on our streets
New ground-breaking study conducted into children in the criminal justice system.
New 252-home community on former steelworks site gets underway.
Young people gain the support they need in one place to access jobs and skills...
New West Midlands On Demand service offers the convenience of a taxi but with the...
Funding will help pay for the refurbishment of the venue's foyer and construction of new...
Region aims to lead the way in establishing clean energy systems
Taskforce will look at how the land can be used to provide greater benefit to local...
When fully rolled-out later this year there will be 170 fixed docking stations and 1,500...
More than 600 register to attend seminar to help local businesses handle the sensitive...
120 acres of derelict industrial land transformed into new offices, industrial premises,...
Innovative projects such as e-scooters, car clubs and buses on demand being trialed over...
£225m of investments to back some of the region’s key schemes including new rail stations...
World-class institute will develop modern methods of building and the regeneration of...
Bootcamps are training residents in the skills of the future
The Sprint bus corridor along the A45 and A34 will feature new and extended bus lanes and...
Hub will equip local people with valuable digital skills to start new careers
WMCA funds training at the centre to address skills gap and help the region achieve its...
WMCA to support tech start ups
Rough sleeping figure drops to lowest in 10 years
Measures include new bus lanes, priority junctions, bus gates and brand new...
Local people learn valuable construction skills on Birmingham’s tallest residential tower
Park Village Cycle Hub among 34 community projects to secure grants from £2 million fund
WMCA forms the West Midlands Coalition for Digital Inclusion to decide on the next steps...
Home deliveries, reducing pollution through better traffic management and high-tech...
Partnership aims to bring investment and jobs for region's automotive sector
Vision for the future released by West Midlands young people
A new high-quality bus and tram interchange will form a crucial part of the wider...
More than £900m earmarked for coming financial year including infrastructure,...
Up to £15k support for innovative ideas to help communities recover from the effects of...
Scheme will see the town have a station for the first time in more than half a century
Cycle Hire to be rolled out across West Midlands during spring and summer
Scheme has funded training for 1,840 apprentices at 613 SMEs
Small social enterprises within the sector sector are being encouraged to apply for...
Companies will have access to an advanced 5G-connected facility to test new processes that...
WMCA donates computers to school children to tackle digital divide
Draft plan highlights region can achieve net carbon zero by 2041 and create 1000s of jobs
Up to six successful applicants will get to work alongside industry experts
More than 10,000 young people have received personal mentoring on how to kickstart their...
Over 380 hate crimes have been recorded across the West Midlands bus network in the last...
Upgrades will provide faster and more reliable journeys for millions of people
Plans unveiled for region's digital reboot
Service will link Walsall, Birmingham and Solihull
Multi-million pound funding deal from the WMCA will enable site to cleaned up for...
Skills hub on Ludgate Hill site will offer local people free construction training
£3m to help people with mental and other health conditions get back into work
Call for £11m to further work done by communities during lockdown
The new partnership involves the WMCA and five of the region's leading housing...
Giant crane used to remove old bridge as work on the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill extension...
Local manufacturer is to become the first SME to use a 5G private network to boost...
Animation shows bright blue Metro trams running through Dudley town centre
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