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.
Blueprint for UK’s growth capital to be unveiled
West Midlands to launch £10 billion prospectus for the UK’s most investable region.
£20 million pledge for Commonwealth Games Village
WMCA agree to make funding available ahead of 2022.
Midlands UK showcase investment opportunities at MIPIM 2018
Region to present investment opportunities worth almost £10 billion to thousands of international investors.
Further investment and devolution call at mayoral summit
Metro Mayors in joint call for government to review housing funding allocation to city-regions.
Region to show united front at MIPIM 2018
Billions of pounds of Midlands investment opportunities to be unveiled at global property show.
WMCA unveils proposed budget and mayoral precept for 2018/19
New body to raise funds for continued infrastructure expansion.
West Midlands businesses urged to be HS2-ready
Procurement picks up pace for high-speed project.
Mayor to host multi-faith conference
Event aims to build togetherness through faith.
Mayor backs Government’s digital support for West Midlands
Multi-million pound boost for region’s digital technology.
WMCA awards £3.7 million to Telford & Wrekin Borough Council
Funds granted for brownfield site regeneration.
Bikeshare scheme gets ready to roll
Pedal power revolution set for the West Midlands.
Mayor keeps pledge on multi-faith conference
Sign-up to be part of West Midlands multi-faith conference.
Good news for region’s bus passengers
Landmark bus agreement renewed to improve services across West Midlands.
Mayor supports business lender expansion plans
Loans company aims to “fill the gap” left by banks.