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The Mayor is standing in the doorway of a Very Light Rail vehicle

12 June 2026

500 days to go until Birmingham 2027 ITS World Congress transport technology conference

Mayor promises a 'show to remember' as world's biggest transport technology show in Birmingham approaches

Deputy Mayor Cllr Stephen Simkins with Mayor Richard Parker

12 June 2026

Councillor Stephen Simkins appointed Deputy Mayor of the West Midlands

Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, has selected Cllr Stephen Simkins, the leader of City of Wolverhampton Council, as the region’s new Deputy...

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12 June 2026

Mayor's social housing fund set to deliver more affordable homes for local people

More than 50 new homes to be built in Edgbaston in £13m scheme

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12 June 2026

Claire Nye confirmed as West Midlands Combined Authority Chief Finance Officer

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has confirmed Claire Nye as its Chief Finance Officer.

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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.