Mayor of the West Midlands4 days agoMayor returns after being stranded in 'war zone'West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker was stranded in Dubai for five days due to the war in Iran.4 days ago20 Feb 2026Mayor launches £50m electric vehicle jobs fundFirms can apply for grants of up to £3m to help them compete in the electric vehicle market.20 Feb 202614 Feb 2026Combined authority announces chief executiveEd Cox is formally appointed after leading the authority on an interim basis since June.14 Feb 202611 Feb 2026Mayor announces new base in city centreThe Mayor of the West Midlands has announced a new base in the Civic Centre.11 Feb 202630 Dec 2025New homes planned after £2.6m mayoral investmentThe Projects Drive development will include 72 social rent homes and 36 for shared ownership. 30 Dec 202519 Dec 2025West Midlands Mayor on Birmingham bin strikeRichard Parker says he's doing all he can to help resolve Birmingham's bin strike.19 Dec 20259 Dec 2025City tram network has new route confirmedNew track is set to be installed with plans for a fully operational commercial route by 2027.9 Dec 202519 Nov 2025Transport budget black hole 'mostly plugged'Finance bosses at West Midlands Combined Authority say the projected £119.8m budget gap has been reduced to £38.3m.19 Nov 20255 Nov 2025Plan to help 93,000 secure jobs over decadeRichard Parker's West Midlands Works plan hopes to raise the employment rate in the region by 5%.5 Nov 2025...
