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NEWS 1st Apr, 2026

£50m handed to West Midlands for innovation projects
NEWS 29th Mar, 2026

West Midlands Mayor launches Building Growth Action Plan
NEWS 25th Mar, 2026

Work to build new homes on former Simon Digby school site to begin
NEWS 23rd Mar, 2026

Region's developers called on to apply for funding
NEWS 9th Mar, 2026

Review praises WMCA's ambition
NEWS 8th Mar, 2026

Chance to roll up sleeves and get stuck in with nature projects across West Midlands
NEWS 2nd Mar, 2026

Hundreds of young people supported into work thanks to Youth Trailblazer fund
NEWS 26th Feb, 2026

Nominations open for fourth West Midlands Adult Learning Awards
NEWS 24th Feb, 2026

West Midlands Mayor launches five-year climate change plan
NEWS 20th Feb, 2026

WMCA welcomes new chief executive
NEWS 13th Feb, 2026

Funding to fix potholes set to double across West Midlands
NEWS 25th Jan, 2026

TV production students land experience on set of new Peaky Blinders series
NEWS 23rd Jan, 2026

Fleet of 2,000 e-scooters and bikes coming to West Midlands
NEWS 20th Jan, 2026

£1m boost to tackle homelessness in region
NEWS 3rd Jan, 2026

Chelmsley Wood charity gets boost to help more businesses grow
NEWS 28th Dec, 2025

Cycling and walking route get £36m boost
NEWS 13th Dec, 2025

Line-up for West Midlands Business Festival 2026 announced
NEWS 9th Dec, 2025

West Midlands' wildlife to get helping hand thanks to new scheme
NEWS 28th Nov, 2025

Transport safety officers awarded White Ribbon Accreditation
NEWS 26th Nov, 2025

16,000 opportunities for young people to get on career ladder
NEWS 23rd Nov, 2025

Landlords warned to expect 'tough consequences' if fail to comply with no-fault eviction law change
NEWS 18th Nov, 2025

Community project to support North Solihull residents
NEWS 20th Oct, 2025

Opportunity to take your training to the next stage
NEWS 20th Oct, 2025

£75m construction skills package announced by West Midlands Mayor
NEWS 9th Oct, 2025

West Midlands businesses get access to world-class medical research in new deal
NEWS 7th Oct, 2025

Night-time Economy Commission ready to give region a boost
NEWS 1st Oct, 2025

Plan launched to speed up removal of unsafe cladding from region’s tower blocks
NEWS 21st Sep, 2025

Lights, camera, and action for TV and film ideas fund
NEWS 17th Sep, 2025

West Midlands Mayor looks to revitalise region's night-life economy
NEWS 12th Sep, 2025

Funding for more social and affordable houses in Acocks Green
NEWS 4th Aug, 2025

Business Festival set for return to West Midlands for second year
NEWS 26th Jul, 2025

Work to create blueprint for new homes and businesses in West Midlands begins
NEWS 19th Jul, 2025

West Midlands Mayor pledges to expand walking and cycling routes
NEWS 17th Jul, 2025

Funding backs Solihull firm's growth from cottage industry to global brand
NEWS 11th Jul, 2025

Aspiring young storytellers take part in screenwriting project with BBC Studios
NEWS 22nd Jun, 2025

£120m business and tourism boost for West Midlands
NEWS 14th Jun, 2025

Transport fund will improve journey for all across West Midlands
NEWS 9th Jun, 2025

Thousands of lives improved thanks to Community Fund - says West Midlands Mayor
NEWS 3rd Jun, 2025

MP slams 8.6 per cent bus fare hike across West Midlands
NEWS 1st Jun, 2025

RSPB Nature Prescriptions come to the West Midlands
NEWS 24th May, 2025

Hundreds more families to get safe and affordable homes after region handed more powers and funding
NEWS 21st May, 2025

Move to bring buses under public control is given the green light
NEWS 19th May, 2025

Solihull Council to receive funds to fill potholes
NEWS 10th May, 2025

Thousands of residents upskilled as Mayor tackles unemployment in the region
NEWS 4th May, 2025

Thousands more EV charging points to be installed across the West Midlands
NEWS 4th May, 2025

Majority back public control of West Midlands bus services
NEWS 1st May, 2025

More traffic cameras to be installed on region's roads in bid to reduce speeding drivers
NEWS 21st Apr, 2025

West Midlands families to save on fuel after region gets control of funds
NEWS 19th Apr, 2025

New scheme to help get unemployed youngsters into work
NEWS 24th Apr, 2025

Knowle butchers opens third shop thanks to funding
NEWS 13th Apr, 2025

Unwrapping the future of esports in the West Midlands
NEWS 8th Apr, 2025

New funding to help businesses cut energy costs and carbon emissions
NEWS
6th Apr, 2025

West Midlands culture and creative deal signed at Solihull's esports event
NEWS 3rd Apr, 2025

Midlands Mayors commit to delivering change
NEWS 29th Mar, 2025

Solihull’s low carbon Energy Network gets backing from the National Wealth Fund
NEWS 28th Mar, 2025

Colebridge Trust gets West Midlands Mayor's backing
NEWS 15th Mar, 2025

Deadline to have say on future of bus services in West Midlands looming
NEWS 10th Mar, 2025

Thousands of mould-infested homes across region fixed
NEWS 30th Nov, 2023

The hunt is on for the next generation of policy makers
NEWS 5th Mar, 2025

New scheme launched to tackle youth unemployment
NEWS 3rd Mar, 2025

Solihull has higher life expectancy compared to rest of region - says WMCA data
NEWS 2nd Mar, 2025

Solihull business reaching international horizons thanks to funds
NEWS 1st Mar, 2025

West Midlands AI road safety technology claims global award
NEWS 25th Feb, 2025

Sur-really good line up for Solihull's exhibition
NEWS 26th Feb, 2025

New website helps residents and businesses track air pollution levels
NEWS 25th Feb, 2025

West Midlands Mayor secures extra £8m road repair cash – enough to fill 88,000 potholes
NEWS 23rd Feb, 2025

More cycle routes and safer crossings on the cards after £21m funding for region
NEWS 19th Feb, 2025

Solihull residents have chance to quiz West Midlands Mayor
NEWS 18th Feb, 2025

Region's £50.5million levy helps almost 5,000 apprentices
NEWS 12th Feb, 2025

Solihull ready to welcome first RLCS arena event of 2025
NEWS 4th Feb, 2025

West Midlands Mayor reveals plans to cut energy bills for thousands
NEWS 2nd Feb, 2025

Experts coming together to transform lives of West Midlands residents
NEWS 30th Jan, 2025

New commissioners appointed to improve road safety and active travel in West Midlands
NEWS 28th Jan, 2025

Sheldon set to be home to 'ultra-fast' EV charging station
NEWS 25th Jan, 2025

Alison Hammond gives advice to Birmingham Hippodrome apprentices
NEWS
26th Jan, 2025

Nominations open for third West Midlands Adult Learning Awards
NEWS 26th Jan, 2025

Solihull celebrates borough's pioneering surrealist artist during exhibition
NEWS 12th Jan, 2025

Thousands get jobs training under Mayor's plans to upskill region
NEWS 31st Dec, 2024

Opinions sought on franchising West Midlands bus network
NEWS 21st Nov, 2024

West Midlands set to gets £50m to improve buses
NEWS 19th Nov, 2024

Double delight for West Midlands road safety technology project
NEWS 13th Nov, 2024

West Midlands Road Safety Action Plan revealed
NEWS 2nd Nov, 2024

A million free bus journeys taken under try-before-you-buy scheme
NEWS 31st Oct, 2024

Rocket League Championship Series comes to Solihull
NEWS 15th Oct, 2024

Community groups get funding boost to help residents
NEWS 10th Oct, 2024

West Midlands Combined Authority boss appointed new rail role
NEWS 10th Oct, 2024

Ex-Mayor becomes chair at Birmingham Rep
NEWS 5th Oct, 2024

Thousands flock to enjoy Solihull's Fresh Air Theatre festival
NEWS 5th Oct, 2024

Views sought on bus route plans
NEWS 1st Oct, 2024

Free travel to help new job starters
NEWS 30th Sep, 2024

Funding secured to create carbon-busting plans in Chelmsley Wood
NEWS 20th Sep, 2024

West Midlands Mayor sets out four-point plan for region
NEWS 9th Sep, 2024

Clean air sensors installed across region
NEWS 8th Sep, 2024

NEC to host world’s largest transport technology conference and exhibition
NEWS 3rd Sep, 2024

Smart sensor trial to improve road safety begins on A34
NEWS 25th Aug, 2024

Skills bootcamps for 100 new nursery workers across West Midlands
NEWS 15th Aug, 2024

Solihull apprentices speak about their success
NEWS 4th Aug, 2024

Live in Solihull? Have your say on arts and culture
NEWS 26th Jul, 2024

West Midlands bus service could soon be under local control
NEWS 16th Jul, 2024

Youth jobs on mayor’s agenda as new plan is unveiled