Mayor of the West Midlands23 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 2025Wolverhampton17 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 2025England16 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 2025England18 Feb 2025Mayor vows to build more social housingRichard Parker has committed to building 20,000 new social homes over the next decade.18 Feb 2025England30 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 2024England...
