Mayor of the West Midlands18 Jun 2025Coventry City Arcade demolition work startsA £450m project to transform Coventry city centre is underway18 Jun 202515 Jun 2025Bus fares to rise across region from SundayTickets in the West Midlands, from single fares to four-week tickets, will rise by 8.6%.15 Jun 202510 Jun 2025Investment summit 'huge vote of confidence' in regionMayor Richard Parker says the Regional Investment Summit will shine a spotlight on the West Midlands.10 Jun 20254 Jun 2025Metro Sports Quarter extension backed by £2.4bn fundThe money from the government is being matched with £3bn from private investor Tom Wagner.4 Jun 202523 Apr 2025Residents invited to question West Midlands mayorRichard Parker says despite setting out his priorities, he still wants to hear from people directly.23 Apr 202517 Apr 2025Region leading the way on green transport - mayorRichard Parker, the mayor of the West Midlands, says the region is "leading the way" on green public transport17 Apr 202516 Mar 2025Budget will tackle biggest challenges, says mayorA £1.2bn budget for the region was agreed by the West Midlands Combined Authority on Friday.16 Mar 202518 Feb 2025Mayor vows to build more social housingRichard Parker has committed to building 20,000 new social homes over the next decade.18 Feb 202530 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 2025...