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Three men walk on a sunny pathway beside a modern brick building, surrounded by greenery.

29 June 2026

Mayor tours The Tea Factory

The landmark building sits at the heart of Typhoo Wharf, the 10-acre regeneration scheme which also includes plans for homes, office and hotels -...

A person in a suit speaks at a podium during the India Global Forum in London 2026. The backdrop reads "Leaders' Dinner." The setting is formal.

26 June 2026

Mayor hosts Indian delegation during UK-India Week 2026

Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, speaking at a Smarter Regions Forum at the University of Warwick as part of UK-India Week 2026.

Person having a blood pressure check.

25 June 2026

West Midlands joins national drive to help people spot health risks earlier and prevent serious illness

Thousands more people across the West Midlands could benefit from earlier health checks and support to prevent serious illness as the region joins a...

Train pulls into station where people are waiting

24 June 2026

Communities invited to celebrate their new railway stations as passenger numbers revealed

More than 170,000 passengers have used five new stations which opened during the Spring

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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.