Mayor of the West Midlands6 Nov 2024Road safety campaigners criticise transport rolesA group says the scale and complexity of the challenge "is vast for a part-time volunteer". 6 Nov 2024Birmingham & Black Country23 Oct 2024No immediate plan to add mayor bill to council taxRichard Parker says he will find others ways to plug a projected funding gap of £93m.23 Oct 2024England3 Oct 2024Former mayor becomes chair of theatre boardAndy Street says it is "a huge honour" to be appointed Birmingham Rep's chair of the board.3 Oct 2024Birmingham & Black Country19 Sep 2024No magic wand for Birmingham cash crisis - StarmerThe prime minister warns there is not "lots of extra money" to solve the council's financial problems.19 Sep 2024Birmingham & Black Country17 Sep 2024New office to attract film-makers to West MidlandsMayor Richard Parker says the new unit could be established by the end of the year.17 Sep 2024England4 Sep 2024Mayor pledges bus improvements within two yearsRichard Parker plans to create a public franchise system similar to Greater Manchester's.4 Sep 2024England25 Aug 2024Could bankrupt council change tack over cuts?A Labour government and a Labour mayor could mean plans for cuts to Birmingham City Council change.25 Aug 2024Birmingham & Black Country16 Aug 2024Transport probe expected to begin within weeksMayor Richard Parker orders an investigation into the funding and delivery of West Midlands projects.16 Aug 2024England27 Jul 2024Road campaigners call for state of emergency in cityThe mayor of the West Midlands has promised to meet with city leaders to discuss the issue.27 Jul 2024Birmingham & Black Country
