Combined Authorites 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.
We’re led by the Mayor of the West Midlands. The current Mayor is Andy Street, who is in office until May 2024. The Mayor chairs the WMCA Board and acts as a voice for the region, nationally and globally.
Fri 26 November 2021
TfWM's transport champions working with partners to develop set of recommendations on how the transport sector can improve safety for women and girls
Fri 26 November 2021
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has approved a £6 million investment to support the construction of a new industrial park on the site of a derelict steelworks in north Birmingham.
Thu 25 November 2021
The Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, and a wide range of partners, welcomed plans to invest in the region’s social economy, putting human and environmental wellbeing at the heart of its activity at a recent roundtable.
Tue 23 November 2021
The new station is scheduled to open next Spring, ready for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
The West Midlands Combined Authority is working with training providers across the region to offer FREE construction retrofitting courses.
There are some amazing local independent shops in the region, so take time this summer to get out and find the ‘hidden gems’ in your local town.
Have your say on the Penalty Fare changes being proposed.
The #SummerCareersFestival is back for the second year! From June to August we’ll be hosting a series of virtual and physical events. Get advice and guidance on topics including careers advice, employment and health and wellbeing. #FindYourFuture
Thrive at Work is our free workplace wellbeing programme that is helping hundreds of employers to keep their staff healthy, motivated and more productive.