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Richard Parker is the new Mayor of the West Midlands after being declared winner of the 2024 election.

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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,...

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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...

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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...

ALA Digital Inclusion

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...

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