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
What we do
Latest News
20 May 2026
Mayor to invest £20m in major redevelopment of Solihull town centre
Investment will see former Mell Square site redeveloped as Holbeche Place with shops, restaurants and 1,600 new homes
19 May 2026
Mayor launches Britain’s biggest and most powerful Development Corporation to drive £11bn regeneration of East Birmingham
Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, today launched Britain’s biggest and most powerful Mayoral Development Corporation to significantly speed...
19 May 2026
Mayor launches £3.8bn Futures Fund ‘war chest’ to supercharge West Midlands economy
The new West Midlands Futures Fund brings together money and backing from major public organisations, including the West Midlands Combined Authority,...
15 May 2026
New regional cluster launched to strengthen West Midlands’ contribution to UK defence and security
The region-wide partnership brings together industry, academia, government and the Armed Forces to boost collaboration across the sector and support...