St Patrick’s celebrations acclaimed
Boost to Irish culture in Birmingham backed by union leader and regional mayor.
Chancellor backs West Midlands Covid recovery plans
Budget measures will help revive the region’s economy and boost a green future.
Investment announced on Birmingham railways
Major University station upgrade will boost economy and improve journeys for passengers.<
Birmingham MP criticises Andy Street on environment
Mayor missing opportunity for West Midlands “to lead Green Industrial Revolution” – claim.
West Midlands Universities combine to address UK’s future challenges
New paper showcases real-world solutions to the UK’s grand challenges.
Energy Capital Conference to take place in Birmingham
Event to focus on the region’s energy matters.
Demolition starts on Wolverhampton railway station
Plan to provide transport hub for city.
Digital engagement campaign as part of Channel 4 Bid
New way to share online views on the West Midlands’ Channel 4 HQ bid.
Street meets Khan in transport summit
Mayors welcome deal for knowledge sharing between West Midlands and London.
Charity boost to homeless fight
Enterprise Rent-A-Car donates £6,000 to West Midlands Homelessness Task Force.
Minister launches Thrive Into Work in the West Midlands
£8.4 million campaign intends to improve job prospects for long-term ill.
WMCA award grant to employment support pilot
Scheme to help disadvantaged into work given the go-ahead.
New company to run Metro
Savings and new fares as TfWM launches West Midlands Metro.
Mayor calls for Clean Air Revolution
Response to city council’s proposal for clean air zone.
Railways deal for region renewed
Benefits for passengers the target through Chiltern Railways, TfWM and West Midlands Rail partnership deal.
Mayor warning for region’s bosses
Lack of diversity amongst bosses risks damaging the economy and wider society.
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.
Boost for Birmingham brownfield development
£3.6 million backing from WMCA Collective Investment Fund.
Transport chiefs in training for games
Public transport planning starts for 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Midlands consortium showcases future car and highway technology
Innovations including ‘talking car’ developments shown to industry chiefs.
Moseley and Kings Heath rail study launched
There could finally be light at the end of the tunnel on the Camp Hill line.
HS2 contractor announcement set to spark jobs boom
High-Speed Stations offer business growth and employment opportunities across the West Midlands.
Bike-sharing plans unveiled for West Midlands
nextbike chosen by Transport for West Midlands to deliver cycling revolution.
Transport Select Committee visits Birmingham
Whim under the spotlight as West Midlands hosts MPs.
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.