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A grey and bright green electric double-decker bus operated by National Express West Midlands travelling through a city intersection. The bus features green branding along its side with the slogan "charge into city" and a battery icon, set against a backdrop of multi-story glass and brown office buildings under a clear blue sky.

18 August 2026

Mayor acts to protect West Midlands bus services as WMCA Board approves acquisition deal

Services to continue as normal after West Midlands Leaders approve acquisition deal for regional bus operation

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17 August 2026

Mayor invites bidding for first publicly run bus services

Tenders for first three West Midlands bus franchises to be published later today

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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. 

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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...

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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.