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The Mayor smiling at the camera with the River Thames, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament in the background.

16 September 2025

Regional leaders take West Midlands Growth Plan to Westminster

The new Secretary of State for Business and Trade joined the Mayor, MPs, local politicians and businesses at an event pressing the case for jobs,...

Two people sitting on a sofa in a studio environment with a camera in the foreground filming them.

16 September 2025

Lights, camera, and action for TV and film ideas fund

Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker, announces up to £20,000 to develop new ideas for TV, film, and online when the West Midlands IP Fund opens...

Four people, one sitting and three standing outside housing development in Stirchley

15 September 2025

Telford community celebrates new affordable homes for over 55s at Stirchley House

Members of the Telford community came together on Friday (12 September) to celebrate the opening of Stirchley House, a new £17m affordable extra care...

Richard Parker Growth Plan Launch Wolverhampton1

12 September 2025

Mayor starts recruitment drive for Night-Time Economy Commission

Industry leaders to work with the Mayor to explore the challenges facing pubs, music venues, cinemas, restaurants, street food stalls, and gyms, and...

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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.