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Mayor Of The West Midlands Richard Parker Speaks To Safer Dance Co Founders Jack Young And Sam Hennerley Credit Ninetyfive Safer Dance

20 December 2024

First wave of UK music venues complete WMCA-funded training to tackle sexual harassment

Safer Dance initiative was one of almost 400 community projects funded through the West Midlands Combined Authority's Inclusive Communities Fund.

The ICC

19 December 2024

West Midlands to host World Screen Tourism Summit premiere

The event is designed to showcase UK and international best practice in the growing market for “set-jetting”, the phenomenon of tourists visiting...

Digbeth 1

18 December 2024

Mayor's multi million pound investment to deliver social homes

More than half of the new apartments will be affordable including 141 for social rent.

Venturefest Resized

17 December 2024

Venturefest West Midlands to return in 2025

Now in its 10th year, Venturefest West Midlands will connect entrepreneurs and innovators with potential investors, partners and support organisations...

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