Mayor of the West Midlands4 days agoMayor vows to build more social housingRichard Parker has committed to building 20,000 new social homes over the next decade.4 days agoEngland30 Jan 2025Call for rail project to use direct line to cityCouncillor Tim Huxtable wants the planned station in Aldridge to have direct trains to Birmingham.30 Jan 2025Birmingham & Black Country11 Jan 2025Coventry gigafactory in limbo as plan faces expiryThe planning permission for a gigafactory at Coventry Airport is due to run out in March.11 Jan 2025Coventry & Warwickshire30 Dec 2024Ex-mayor Andy Street knighted in New Year HonoursSir Andy served as West Midlands mayor in 2017-2024, which he calls a "huge honour".30 Dec 2024England24 Dec 2024Mayor 'blown away' by applicants for roads rolesMayor Richard Parker praises the "inspiring" calibre of road safety commissioner applicants.24 Dec 2024England23 Dec 2024I don't see authority borders expanding - mayorWarwickshire considered joining the West Midlands Combined Authority in 2023 but the idea was dropped.23 Dec 2024England19 Dec 2024I have not U-turned on office in city, mayor saysWest Midlands Mayor Richard Parker says he does not want to use public money on a Coventry base.19 Dec 2024Coventry & Warwickshire18 Dec 2024Safety commissioner set to help cut road deathsMayor Richard Parker says the commissioner will be tasked with cutting road deaths and injuries.18 Dec 2024England17 Dec 2024Mayor disappointed by bus fare increaseRichard Parker is unhappy with the 90p rise being introduced by National Express West Midlands.17 Dec 2024England
