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29 08 25 Buttonworks Housing 5

02 September 2025

Mayor visits historic building following restoration to provide new homes

The ornate Great Hampton Street Works building in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter given a new lease of life

Friar Park

01 September 2025

Mayor and Sandwell Council appoint developer to drive forward 600 new homes

Keepmoat chosen as preferred developer to construct the Friar Park Urban Village scheme in Wednesbury

Mayor’S Backs Unsung Heroes In The Region’S Everyday Economy1

29 August 2025

Mayor backs unsung heroes in the region’s everyday economy

The West Midlands Growth Plan sets out how the region will work with employers to make those jobs more rewarding and secure, offering long-term career...

Toy Shop Builds On Success Of Move From Clicks To Bricks

27 August 2025

Toy shop builds on success of move from clicks to bricks with business growth support

Mayor-backed growth programme helps Erdington-based Booghe Toys secure investment to expand its ‘experiential’ shop in Birmingham.

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Phase 1: East Birmingham to North Solihull tram extension

Phase 1: East Birmingham to North Solihull tram extension

How the Mayor has secured funding for the project – which will kickstart Birmingham’s huge Sports Quarter regeneration project – has been made available as part of a £2.4 billion Government boost to the West Midlands transport network.