Birmingham school links up with London university
Mayor to visit Access Project at Holte School for partnership launch.
Acorns appeal gains Mayoral support
Andy Street announced as patron for Save Acorns Black Country Hospice Appeal.
Mayoral candidate in homes pledge
Liam Byrne unveils plan to make homelessness history, endorsed by leading homelessness campaigners.
Black Country Chamber launches Business Manifesto
Document to stress importance of regional investment.
Jazz city launch key to City of Culture
Long-established festival gets underway.
Birmingham MP criticises Andy Street on environment
Mayor missing opportunity for West Midlands “to lead Green Industrial Revolution” – claim.
“Sack the boss” is charity’s hope
Cure Leukaemia campaigning to be put out of business.
Community groups meet in attempt to settle Parkfield dispute
LGBTI community ‘come out’ to break bread with concerned parents.
Plans unveiled for new Moor Street station
West Midlands Rail Executive reveals images of a future “world class” Birmingham Moor Street station.
High Speed summit for rail link
Industry leaders and politicians show how HS2 will join up Britain.
Birmingham Airport reveals plan for the future
Airport to invest £500 million in ambitious growth plans.
Regional delegation leads trade mission from Birmingham Airport
Trade mission aims to build on vital routes from Birmingham to India.
Enterprise partnership backs businesses and young talent scheme
New film showcases economic successes across Greater Birmingham and Solihull.
Figures reveal record visitor numbers to West Midlands
Region attracts 2.3 million visits in 2017, its fifth consecutive year of record-breaking growth.
Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Young People’s Role in the Political Climate
A comment piece by West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street.
Street meets Khan in transport summit
Mayors welcome deal for knowledge sharing between West Midlands and London.
Mayor calls for Clean Air Revolution
Response to city council’s proposal for clean air zone.
Mayor warning for region’s bosses
Lack of diversity amongst bosses risks damaging the economy and wider society.
Channel 4 move – regional chiefs meet
Creative chiefs collaborate to convince Channel 4 to move to West Midlands.
Commonwealth Games “once in a lifetime opportunity”
City council hears plans to build on Games’ legacy.
Voluntary groups come together for Mayor’s weekend
Fun for all as Mayor’s Community Weekend gets National Lottery backing.
Mayor launches Faith Action Plan
Faiths unite to help Mayor tackle key issues.
Finance boost to help disadvantaged youth
Mayor’s Mentors scheme to share in £270,000 grant.
Business and government leaders give commitment to young people
Prince’s Trust develops new skills hub in Birmingham.
CityPark4Brum – sign the petition
Jim Tucker explains about a petition calling for a park in Birmingham City Centre.
Midlands UK presents its success story at MIPIM 2018
Refreshed Midlands Engine Investment Portfolio highlights £11 billion of investment opportunities.
Transport Select Committee visits Birmingham
Whim under the spotlight as West Midlands hosts MPs.
Sports stars promoting region’s economic growth
Denise Lewis OBE joins region’s leaders to celebrate Commonwealth Games win at MIPIM 2018.
WMCA welcomes Chancellor’s boost for West Midlands housing
£350 million Housing Deal for the West Midlands announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer in Spring Statement.
Solihull plan for new urban quarter receives double boost
Groundbreaking partnership with HS2 Ltd to design new infrastructure and connectivity.