Mayor visits martial arts group
Yardley celebrates ‘cutting edge’ community partnership.
St Patrick’s celebrations acclaimed
Boost to Irish culture in Birmingham backed by union leader and regional mayor.
Birmingham summit aims for new climate change commitment
Local leaders and mayors call for power shift to meet Net Zero.
WMCA report on pandemic effects published
Impact of Covid shows challenges faced by region but also positive signs for recovery.
Work begins to transform Longbridge West Works
£20 million investment to create business park and residential area on iconic site.
Businesses ready for easing of lockdown restrictions
Mayor to launch next phase with visit to Black Country Living Museum.
Green aim for local authority
West Midlands sets out Net Zero Pathfinder plans.
New cycle scheme provides alternative to car use
West Midlands Cycle Hire launched in Wolverhampton and Sutton Coldfield.
Chancellor backs West Midlands Covid recovery plans
Budget measures will help revive the region’s economy and boost a green future.
Improvements announced for Black Country traffic blackspot
£24 million announced to improve Sandwell’s Birchley Junction.
Mayor to discuss vaccine in the BAME community
Andy Street joins expert panel for COVID-19 vaccine webinar.
Mind the gap: Moseley Express hits funding jinx
Richard Lutz reports on a £20 million shortfall for the reopening of the Camp Hill rail line.
Funding boost for greener Black Country
Black Country takes another step toward leading a clean growth revolution.
Wednesbury manufacturing company targets new markets
Alucast’s move to lightweighting wins mayoral approval.
Hope For Hospitality campaign launched
Region’s business owners come together with mayor to seek government help.
Millennium Point to host audience with mayoral candidates
Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street and Liam Byrne MP to meet audience.
Hospitality venues call as tier three fears grow
Shopping list for government aid from Birmingham’s hospitality sector.
Tax relief fund boosts community enterprise
£150,000 SITR investment helps Gro-Organic sow the seeds of growth.
West Midlands announces Europe’s largest exclusive e-scooter trial
120 jobs to be created in green transport scheme.
Active Black Country launch heath initiative
Cycling and walking to be prescribed by healthcare professionals.
Birmingham MPs call for more promotion of active travel
“We are not going far enough, fast enough” – claim.
Investment announced on Birmingham railways
Major University station upgrade will boost economy and improve journeys for passengers.<
The second rate city
Andy Munro has a bit of a moan.
Call for early West Midlands re-opening
Government urged to allow early reopening of tourism, hospitality and cultural sector.
Birmingham funding bid aims for go-ahead
Erdington High Street FHSF business case set to be approved for submission
Treecycling scheme raises funds for hospice
Mayor helps collection as £85,000 raised.
West Midlands leaders build relationships ahead of China summit
Region’s senior leaders attend MIPIM Asia and Hong Kong Science Park.
Birmingham Airport unveils green buses
Leading the way with new electric bus fleet.
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.