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Building a better connected, more prosperous, fairer, greener and healthier West Midlands

What is the Combined Authority?

Combined Authorities are set up to improve their region’s economies. We invest in the region through collaboration with our partners, but we don’t replace local councils.

Who is the Mayor of the West Midlands?

Find out information on the mayor and their priorities for the West Midlands

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07 January 2025

More than 43,000 people get vital jobs training as Mayor seeks to upskill the region

More than 43,000 people have been given crucial job training over the last eight months including skills needed for the region’s fast-growing...

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06 January 2025

Mayor launches consultation on taking control of region’s bus services

Consultation over the biggest shake up of regional bus services in decades was today launched by Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands.

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02 January 2025

New transport safety officers recruited to boost patrols

Number of officers keeping passengers safe on bus, Metro and rail services has doubled

Iconic West Midlands Canal Routes Transformed Into Urban Nature Havens

30 December 2024

Iconic canal routes transformed into urban nature havens

The WMCA is providing £100,000 of funding for the Canal and River Trust's Wild Waterways projects to breathe new life into once important trade...

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Have your say on how buses are run in the West Midlands

Have your say on how buses are run in the West Midlands

From 6 January to 30 March, you can have your say on how the West Midlands bus network is operated. Find out how you can take part here.