What is a Mayoral Development Corporation?
A Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) is a statutory body used to support the delivery of large-scale regeneration in a defined area.
Established under the Localism Act 2011, an MDC can bring together planning, land and investment powers in one place. This can include the ability to acquire and develop land, provide financial assistance and take on local planning authority responsibilities.
East Birmingham
East Birmingham has faced long-standing economic challenges. A number of major infrastructure and regeneration projects are planned in the area, including the proposed extension of the West Midlands Metro and developments at the Sports Quarter, Knowledge Quarter, Curzon Street, Smithfield, Digbeth and Central Heart.
The Mayor of the West Midlands, West Midlands Combined Authority and Birmingham City Council have been considering how best to coordinate and deliver these proposals.
In March 2026, the West Midlands Combined Authority, supported by Birmingham City Council, agreed to submit a proposal to Government to establish the ‘Birmingham East Mayoral Development Corporation’ to accelerate delivery and regeneration at the heart of Birmingham.
The map below shows the boundary of the proposed Birmingham East Mayoral Development Corporation.
Map of the proposed Birmingham East Mayoral Development Corporation
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For an accessible version of the map contact digitalcommunications@wmca.org.uk