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Group of 11 people in bright-orange hi-vis vests and white hard-hats standing behind a blue banner bearing the name Morro.

18 March 2026

Mayor mobilises 'army of young builders' to fill 12,000 jobs and get West Midlands building again

The Mayor is turning the region’s building boom into an opportunity for 12,000 young people as he launches his Building Growth Action Plan

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16 March 2026

Developers urged to apply for millions in funding to help get new housing schemes underway

The region’s smaller developers have been urged to consider applying for millions of pounds of funding to help get their housing schemes underway.

Three individuals in formal attire stand smiling in front of a brick building entrance with two soldier silhouettes on either side

13 March 2026

Business leaders appointed to new Midlands Defence and Security Industry Council

Midlands Mayors Richard Parker and Claire Ward have appointed 16 senior defence industry leaders to support the sector’s growth in the region as...

A smiling man in a turquoise T-shirt holds a transparent award with a stadium visible in the background. The scene conveys a sense of achievement.

13 March 2026

Pandemic start-up wins Pitch Up at Venturefest West Midlands

Birmingham-based drinks company Revibed won a £15,000 investment alongside unprecedented access to a network of mentors and industry contacts to help...

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Phase 1: East Birmingham to North Solihull tram extension

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.