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Richard Parker, mayor of the West Midlands standing outside a building

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...

A man in a blue suit and glasses speaks at a podium with "West Midlands UKREiiF 2026" branding. Logos of Birmingham City Council and others are visible.

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,...

Four people stand smiling in front of a "Defence & Security" display. From left: a man in a suit, a person in military attire, a woman in a black jacket, and a man in a grey blazer.

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...

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14 May 2026

Mayor tells tourism heroes to enter West Midlands Tourism Awards 2027

The annual awards once again shine a spotlight on individuals, teams, and organisations making a significant contribution to tourism across the...

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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.