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
12 August 2026
Mayor visits Tipton estate to see how investment is improving local lives
£500,000 investment is part of a pilot looking at how neighbourhood wide improvements can improve community cohesion and quality of life.
11 August 2026
Mayor’s £10m boost for high streets
The initiative will see boarded-up shops brought back into use and support given to hundreds of high street businesses struggling to compete with the...
10 August 2026
What next? Lab technician apprentice shares alternative pathway to success
As thousands of students anxiously await their A-level, T-level and BTEC results (on Thursday 13 August), Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands,...
04 August 2026
British Film Commission announces major boost to West Midlands film and TV sector
Region joins UK-wide network of production hubs that generated £5.8 billion inward investment spend for the UK in 2025
