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Mayor Parker standing over a large control desk with dozens of buttons and switches

28 May 2026

Mayor unveils blueprint to revitalise West Midlands nightlife

A bold new vision for the West Midlands to become one of the most vibrant, safe and accessible regions after dark has been unveiled by Mayor Richard...

Historic brick building with ornate towers and intricate windows, under a clear blue sky.

22 May 2026

Mayor announces £1m for 'iconic' Moseley Road Baths restoration

Funding means the nationally significant building will be more energy efficient when it reopens as a thriving community destination for swimming,...

Two men smile in front of a brick house with an arched blue door. One wears a checked jacket, the other a teal shirt and gray hoodie.

21 May 2026

Bournville Village Trust secures £900,000 grant to improve homes

Mayor announces West Midlands Combined Authority funding to help one of the Midlands’ longest-serving independent charitable trusts improve the energy...

Row of modern low rise aparment blocks with trees, landscaping and people milling about in front

20 May 2026

Mayor to invest £20m in major redevelopment of Solihull town centre

Investment will see former Mell Square site redeveloped as Holbeche Place with shops, restaurants and 1,600 new homes

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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.