West Midlands Election Results
Richard Parker is the new Mayor of the West Midlands after being declared winner of the 2024 election.
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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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Latest News
15 July 2024
What a new Government means for the West Midlands
In May, I had the privilege of being chosen as your Mayor, elected on a platform of changing the West Midlands for the better - growing our economy,...
10 July 2024
Mayor launches flagship plan for youth unemployment in the West Midlands - to create 20,000 learning and work opportunities
Working with local business to open up 20,000 work experience placements, training opportunities and apprenticeships training is just one of the key...
09 July 2024
New local growth plans to harness the West Midlands’ potential as Prime Minister hosts Mayors in Downing Street
Meeting with England's metro mayors the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister have set out their ambitions for each leader to deliver economic...
08 July 2024
Sandwell digital inclusion programme recognised for helping to get residents more confident online
A project which has helped more Sandwell residents get confident online by providing 1,200 Chromebooks, 400 laptops and training on how to use them...