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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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Public Realm

16 October 2024

Improving Birmingham's public realm to boost economic growth

Improvements to Birmingham city centre public realm continue with the completion of groundworks in Victoria Square and pedestrianised zone in Waterloo...

Huw Edwards And Richard Parker (West Midlands Mayor)

16 October 2024

Foundations being laid for Birmingham's new HS2 railway station

Mayor of the West Midlands sees work start first of 2,000 vertical concrete columns to support Curzon Street Station

Friar Park Design

14 October 2024

Consultation on the development of Friar Park Urban Village

Sandwell Council and the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) are working on plans for the Friar Park Urban Village site in Wednesbury.

EKHO Collective CIC WMCA Community Environment Fund 2024

11 October 2024

£300,000 for community environment projects

Latest round of funding means the WMCA has now supported 55 grassroots environment projects right across the region with £1.6 million of funding,...

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