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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.

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Find out information on the mayor and their priorities for the West Midlands

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Latest News

21 July 2025

West Midlands Mayor unveils plan to turbocharge the economy and put an extra £8,600 in people’s pockets

The West Midlands Growth Plan will drive a new era of prosperity in all parts of the region by creating 100,000 good jobs in fast-growing industries,...

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18 July 2025

Work to start on far reaching blueprint for new homes in the West Midlands

Spatial Strategic Plan will set out where future housing and commercial developments should be built to best drive economic growth

Pippatopia

17 July 2025

Children’s roleplay café opens with backing from business support programme

Venue was inspired by former science teacher's own daughter

West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker stood next to a bull sculpture

16 July 2025

Bulls in the city art trail charges in to Birmingham

Public to follow the clues and discover 128 bull sculptures around the city as part of Birmingham Hospice fundraiser.

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Phase 1: East Birmingham to North Solihull tram extension

Phase 1: East Birmingham to North Solihull tram extension

How the Mayor has secured funding for the project – which will kickstart Birmingham’s huge Sports Quarter regeneration project – has been made available as part of a £2.4 billion Government boost to the West Midlands transport network.