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
What we do
Latest News
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...
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.
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
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...