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.
Who is the Mayor of the West Midlands?
Find out information on the mayor and their priorities for the West Midlands
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Latest News
02 April 2025
Mayor secures £10m funding boost for West Midlands innovators and entrepreneurs
The West Midlands is one of just three areas of the country to share £30million of new innovation funding from government to provide even more expert...
01 April 2025
New funding to help hundreds more businesses cut energy costs and carbon emissions
Mayor Richard Parker has announced another £15m of funding to help 1,300 more businesses across the West Midlands to cut their energy usage and bills,...
31 March 2025
Opportunity for Sandwell residents to speak to Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands
Residents of Sandwell will get the chance to ask Richard Parker, the Mayor of the West Midlands any questions they may have about his policies and...
28 March 2025
Mayor unveils plan to boost growth in cultural and creative sector
Landmark agreements with five national arts, heritage and cultural organisations and another with five of the biggest creative industries trade unions...