What is the Combined Authority?
Combined Authorities are set up to improve their region’s economies. We invest in the region through collaboration with our partners, but we don’t replace local councils.
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Find out information on the mayor and their priorities for the West Midlands
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Latest News

19 February 2025
Mayor secures extra £8m road repair cash – enough to fill 88,000 potholes
Richard Parker, Mayor of West Midlands has secured a 30% increase in the region’s highway repair funding to fill more potholes, resurface bad roads...

18 February 2025
West Midlands to supercharge UK’s smart energy revolution
The new Regional Energy Strategy outlines the powers and funding needed to introduce cutting-edge technology and transform the way energy is...

18 February 2025
Mayor’s wellbeing scheme reaches more than 300,000 workers across region
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker is driving a major push to transform the way businesses help their staff be happy, healthy and productive.

17 February 2025
Mayor secures extra £21m to boost cycling and walking routes
Richard Parker, the Mayor of the West Midlands has secured £21 million Government funding to deliver more active travel schemes in partnership with...